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Lawsuit challenges funding for $400 million Downtown East

The complaint alleges that funding for the $1 billion Vikings stadium limits Minneapolis' share of stadium costs to $150 million. The suit also alleges that the City Council has no authority to establish or maintain a park under the city charter. Updated 4:39 PM
- Key Mpls. committee OKs financing for Downtown East
- Dec. 8: Vikings, Wells Fargo resolve sign issue

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E-cigs: U researchers to study if they do more harm than good

One of the great unanswered questions for smokers who are trying to quit — and for the advocacy groups that are trying to help them — is whether electronic cigarettes are friends or foes. Updated 43 minutes ago

Minnesota Orchestra: Board reports $1.1 million deficit

The organization reported revenue of about $12 million, nearly all through contributions and investment income in a year without a single concert. Updated 5:47 PM
- Ten legislators call for new Minn. Orchestra leadership
- Minn. Orchestra musicians raise $650K, vow to play on

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Cargill bets big on 'green chemical' to fill electrical transformers + video Updated 59 minutes ago
Minnesota businessman, Iowa friend killed in NM plane crash Updated 53 minutes ago
St. Paul City Council approves 'no drama' 2014 budget: $515.5 million Updated 5:10 PM
US stocks slump following disappointing earnings Updated 4:30 PM
St. Paul police look for man charged with stabbing girlfriend as son watched Updated 3:43 PM
Passerby surprised nobody had seen unconscious, frostbitten UMD student Updated 2:31 PM
Russia may answer conventional attack with nukes Updated 12:45 PM
Open casting call for hit Norwegian reality show Updated 12:11 PM
IKEA recalls lamp following death of child Updated 3:50 PM
McDonald's customer who found $2,800 knew turning in cash was right Updated 6:10 PM

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Cold weather: Any relief in sight?

Paul Douglas has the latest on the cold temps, snow totals and when we might see some relief. Updated 3:40 PM

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Pregame: Wolves vs. Sixers as status of Turiaf, Budinger 'unknown'

Wolves finish second half of back-to-back games tonight after thumping Pistons in Detroit Tuesday night Full storyFull story Updated 28 minutes ago

Love back, but still grieving loss of grandmother

Gameday preview: Philadelphia at Wolves

2nd Qtr 10:53	1	2	Score
Philadelphia	39	0	39
Minnesota	20	2	22
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Stingless wasps, emerald ash borer predators, taking off in Minnesota

Stingless wasps, the natural ash borer predator that were introduced in three sites in Minnesota two years ago, are reproducing, spreading, and killing ash borers, the state Agriculture Department reports. Full storyFull story Updated 11:11 AM

McDonald's customer who found $2,800 knew turning in cash was right

St. Paul City Council approves 'no drama' 2014 budget: $515.5 million

President of St. Paul's Cretin-Derham Hall will retire in 2015

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Peterson, Gerhart miss practice; Cassel to start at quarterback

Coach Leslie Frazier said he's more hopeful that Toby Gerhart will be able to practice on Friday than Adrian Peterson. He also said Peterson has assured him he'll be ready to play. Full storyFull story Updated 4:00 PM

Wild preps for tonight's big test against Anaheim + video

Pregame: Wolves vs. Sixers as status of Turiaf, Budinger 'unknown'

Andre Hollins not quite himself, but slump should pass

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Cargill bets big on 'green chemical' to fill electrical transformers

Soybean-based insulation fluid costs more than mineral oil, but runs hotter with less risks of fire, environmental damage, Minnesota agribusiness claims. Full storyFull story Updated 59 minutes ago

TCF closes branch in TCF Tower, plus dozens in Chicago area

Twin Cities home sales slow in November as foreclosures, short sales decline

US stocks slump following disappointing earnings

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Interpreter for deaf at Mandela event called fake

As one world leader after another paid homage to Nelson Mandela at a memorial service, the man standing at arm's length from them appeared to interpret their words in sign language. But advocates for the deaf say he was a faker. Full storyFull story Updated 5:27 PM

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Cookbooks for that picky reader

Do you have a picky cook on your list? Think beyond the obvious and explore an unexpected subject. This year’s stellar crop of cookbooks will make your stomach rumble. Full storyFull story Updated 3:38 PM

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C.J. : Cabbie finally gets fare treatment from Viking picked up at strip club

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Schafer: Software firm lines up financing it doesn't need

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Sixers at Wolves tonight: Returns of Turiaf, Budinger still "unknown"

The Wolves are back home tonight, 24 hours after thumping the...

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Playwright Carson Kreitzer wins prestigious artist fellowship

Carson Kreitzer, a playwright of ferocious intellect and arresting language who...

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TFD: Auburn fan hedging his 500-to-1 bet on the Tigers

We wrote a couple weeks ago about the lucky souls who...

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'Captain Phillips' actor Barkhad Abdi, of Minneapolis, gets SAG nomination

The Somali-born Minneapolis resident and first-time actor is honored by Hollywood actors' association. Full storyFull story Updated 6:10 PM

Minnesota Orchestra: Board reports $1.1 million deficit

Local group impresses on reality show

Playwright Carson Kreitzer wins prestigious artist fellowship

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It's a #hashtag takeover

Once an afterthought in the punctuation world, the hashtag has spawned a language all its own. Full storyFull story Updated 3:06 PM

E-cigs: U researchers to study if they do more harm than good + video

Ten wedding problems every bride faces

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NASA: Cooling pump on space station shuts down

NASA said Wednesday it was looking into a problem with a malfunctioning cooling pump on the International Space Station, but there was no immediate danger to the six crewmen on board. Full storyFull story Updated 24 minutes ago

How to survive a subzero stranding

NYC college freshman dies in Pa. fraternity ritual

Girl's mother praises boy's kissing suspension

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Health care sign-ups pick up but may not close gap

With time running short, the nation's health care rolls still aren't filling up fast enough. Full storyFull story Updated 5:32 PM

Minnesotans in Congress mostly reserve judgment on budget deal

Congress to hold off on Iran sanctions for now

House votes to dig up veteran involved in homicide

Fashion: Baroque for the holidays

Living in the gilded age with baroque-inspired style at the American Swedish Institute’s Turnblad Mansion. Full storyFull story Updated 37 minutes ago

Miley Cyrus dominates 2013 Jingle Ball at Xcel

Q&A: 'Punk Singer' Kathleen Hanna

Grumpy's open mic celebrates 10th anniversary

Rock the Garden expanding to a two-day festival in 2014

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Nancy Wurtzel

Dying at Home: The Hospice Miracle

I cared for my mom at home with the help of Hospice

Ernest Comer III

An Open Letter to My Son

You are priceless and you are free. You are so much more than I...

Bill Gleason

Markingson Case: Has the Gordian Knot puzzle been solved at the University of Minnesota?

The University of Minnesota Faculty Senate passed a resolution this week due to concerns...

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