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Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program later this year and end it next year if the economy continues to improve. Updated 11 minutes ago
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- Stock market falls as traders fear end of stimulus

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Helicopter on pest-control run crashes in Maplewood, killing pilot

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District confirmed that the chartered helicopter was engaged in mosquito control spraying for the district. Updated 52 minutes ago
- Eyewitness video of helicopter crash
- Helicopter crash in Maplewood

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Gary Schiff drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race

The race for mayor took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Gary Schiff, one of the first candidates to publicly mull a candidacy, dropped out. Updated 55 minutes ago
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- DFL mayoral convention

StribCast: Fans worldwide mourn death of Vince Flynn

Thousands of bridges structurally deficient; Stillwater bridge closed; traffic deaths up in MN; mosquito-sprayer crash kills pilot. Hear about today's stories from the Star Tribune newsroom. Updated 12:49 PM

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Best-selling Twin Cities author Vince Flynn dies at 47 Updated 1:17 PM
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Dayton announces new Minnesota trade office in Germany Updated 33 minutes ago
Karzai: No talks with Taliban unless only Afghans involved Updated 12:09 PM

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Access Vikings: Is Desmond Bishop a good fit?

After being cut by Green Bay, Desmond Bishop might fit into the Vikings' plans. Updated 7:03 AM

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Scoggins: Can MLB do anything to protect pitchers from danger?

Major League Baseball estimates that one in every 250,000 pitches results in a pitcher being hit in the head, but each one has the potential to be catastrophic. Full storyFull story Updated 12:00 PM

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Mayors take victory lap on bump in state aid

Mayors from around Minnesota said Wednesday they'll be able to maintain their fire and police staffing, tackle backlogs of local road projects and pay down debt thanks to an $80 million bump in state aid to cities. Full storyFull story Updated 1:06 PM

Gun owners target Twin Cities block fair for coming-out party

Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held + video

Helicopter on pest-control run crashes in Maplewood, killing pilot + video

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Minnesota cities breathing easier from boost in state aid

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Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore. Full storyFull story Updated 1 minute ago

Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Fallon ad agency loses Cadillac account

USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

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Gov. Dayton’s Minnesota Poll approval rating climbs to 57%

The poll shows that 57 percent of Minnesota adults give the DFLer high marks for his performance as governor, and in Hennepin and Ramsey counties that figure soars to 72 percent. Full storyFull story Updated 12:51 PM

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Schiff drops out of mayoral race

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Pets prove to be recession-proof

While Americans willingly cut their spending on upscale restaurants during the Great Recession, their pets continued to dine on gourmet meals and receive other pampering, according to new government figures. Full storyFull story Updated 54 minutes ago

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Obama renews calls for nuclear reductions

Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of our time." Full storyFull story Updated 1:05 PM

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Thief steals Montevideo's community boat, but not spirit

A thief swiped Montevideo’s ‘‘Let’s Go Fishing’’ pontoon boat, leaving senior citizens and youths high and dry. Full storyFull story Updated 12:30 PM

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Fishing license sales dip 17 percent from 2012

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Best-selling Twin Cities author Vince Flynn dies at 47

Twin Cities author Vince Flynn, the New York Times best-selling writer of 14 thrillers and mysteries, has died of prostate cancer. He was 47. Full storyFull story Updated 1:17 PM

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