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Twin Cities temperatures may not be a hit next week; 40s possible

Twin Cities meteorologists are predicting record lows in the coming days, just in time to greet out-of-towners visiting the land of the windchill factor for All-Star festivities. Updated 5:47 AM
- Heavy rains cause more flooding, briefly halt flights to MSP
- Polar vortex? Nope, just cooler Midwestern weather

Colorado 6, Twins 2

Twins stung by the long ball in loss at Colorado

Kris Johnson struggled in his return to the majors, and the Rockies hit three home runs to end the Twins’ winning streak at three. Updated 5:46 AM
- Postgame: Thoughts on Suzuki, Tulowitzki and Twins' lack of offense
- Morneau had to be talked into Home Run Derby

Southwest LRT fight

How Minneapolis accepted Southwest Corridor light-rail deal

Prodded by a mediator, Minneapolis officials agreed to the light-rail route with promises of money for improvements. The City Council is expected to vote on it in late August. Updated 14 minutes ago
- Southwest LRT closer to approval after Met Council vote
- Mpls.-Met Council deal clears tracks for Southwest LRT project

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Baseball fans descend on All-Star Fan Fest

The All-Star Fan Fest kicked into gear at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday morning. Updated 9:19 PM

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Rose laments players' lost passion for All-Star Game

Baseball’s banned hit king, who famously ran over Ray Fosse in 1970, finds modern All-Star Games lacking. Full storyFull story Updated 12:21 AM

James goes home to Cavs; will Love join him there?

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Morneau had to be talked into Home Run Derby + video

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Of 19 cadets in Mpls. Fire Department class of 2014, 18 are veterans

Class is first in recent memory where everyone graduated, nearly all recruits are veterans. Full storyFull story Updated 11:04 PM

Jesse Ventura tears up at trial, tells of commitment to Navy SEALs

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Xcel board under scrutiny in Monticello cost overrun

Company denied claim that board’s role in “dysfunctional” process led to overruns on Monticello project. Full storyFull story Updated 48 minutes ago

Mill District project targets seniors, lower incomes

Suit seeks to stop Medtronic purchase of Covidien

South Korea dumped underpriced steel products in U.S., officials say

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$931,000 in debt, state Sen. Nienow files for bankruptcy

A Republican state senator faced with more than $900,000 in debt has filed for bankruptcy. Full storyFull story Updated 9:11 PM

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South Korea dumped underpriced steel products in U.S., officials say

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Twin Cities temperatures may not be a hit next week; 40s possible

Twin Cities meteorologists are predicting record lows in the coming days, just in time to greet out-of-towners visiting the land of the windchill factor for All-Star festivities. Full storyFull story Updated 5:47 AM

Heavy rains cause more flooding, briefly halt flights to MSP + video

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