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Practice simulators are like a 3-D video game for surgeons
In complex cases ranging from enlarged prostates to brain tumors, physicians at the University of Minnesota are using virtual-reality simulators more and more to perfect their surgical techniques. Updated 6:17 AM
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Sparty party: Students riot after win secures Rose Bowl trip; arrests made
East Lansing police arrested multiple people Saturday night near River and Cedar streets, which is a traditional spot for MSU... Updated 10 minutes ago
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Property taxes are on the decline again in metro
But despite more state aid, outlook is not as favorable as a year ago. Updated 11:48 PM
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After 7 years, Twin Cities litigator leads way on swipe-fee case
Attorney K. Craig Wildfang forged $5.7 billion settlement for retailers in their fight against Visa, MasterCard and card-issuing banks.
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Moves coming for Twins at Winter Meetings?
LaVelle E. Neal III and Michael Rand preview what the Twins might do during winter meetings. Updated 6:32 AM
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Loss to Miami is a big step back for Wolves
Saturday's loss to defending NBA champion Miami was about more than not having Kevin Love.
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Monster truck show celebrates last event at the Metrodome
Monster Jam roars through its last gig at the Dome, but the truck rally is expected to return when the...
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Best Buy, Target hope for a holiday boost from new PlayStation, Xbox
Best Buy and other big retailers hope long-awaited consoles from Sony and Microsoft will put a charge into video game sales.
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Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group
Changes at Financial Services Roundtable come at 14-month mark of his tenure as CEO.
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Vikings' Peterson keeps pushing to be the best ever
Adrian Peterson has his eyes on the NFL rushing record, and hopes for a championship. He gets the competitive fire from his mother, a former track star.
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Once a day of rest, Sunday has become Sad Day
Austrian psychotherapist Viktor Frankl coined the phrase “Sunday night blues” in 1946. But it is real, and surprisingly widespread — affecting schoolkids, office workers, even recent retirees.
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At 'Last,' the Breeders return
Ex-Twin Citian Kelley Deal talks about the alt-rock icons’ 20th anniversary reunion tour (but not her sister’s other band).
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Cruise's day trip offers taste of Patagonia's beauty
Not even a tour guide’s insistent apologies could diminish the splendor of Chile’s Aiken del Sur Park.
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Anderson: Two Christmas geese a fine prize for cold day's work
Though Canada geese are fewer these days, and the hunt requires a tricky trek on thin ice, friends and success...
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Stay-at-home dads boost moms' careers
Women can compete with new intensity when husbands take over at home.
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Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela
South Africa expects overwhelming crowds and a host of world leaders to attend services honoring late President Nelson Mandela, though with the ceremonies only days away officials acknowledged Saturday they couldn't offer any specifics yet.
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14 quirky holiday events
This year, take a turn from traditional holiday fare in favor of the satirical, risque and irreverent.
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Markingson Case: Has the Gordian Knot puzzle been solved at the University of Minnesota?
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