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Mauer talks about how tough it was to face. Anibal Sanchez and being able to get a single off of... Updated 46 minutes ago

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Minneapolis pays $3 million to family in police misconduct case

The payout to the family of David Smith was the second-largest for police misconduct in Minneapolis history. Full storyFull story Updated 37 minutes ago

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Tigers' Sanchez one-hits the Twins, who lose 10th straight

Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter when Joe Mauer singled with one out in the ninth. Full storyFull story Updated 47 minutes ago

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Downtown East in Minneapolis poised for second chance

A new stadium is fueling redevelopment plans for the neighborhood near the Dome. Full storyFull story Updated 7 minutes ago

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10 reasons to be amped for summer concerts

This spring, it seemed like all the news about summer concerts was bad. But as we combed the concert calendar through Labor Day, we were pleasantly surprised to find plenty of cool trends to get us excited. Full storyFull story Updated 9:16 PM

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Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military

With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no place in the greatest military on earth." Full storyFull story Updated 9:51 PM

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In the legislative session’s final hours, competing interests jockeyed over rules to allow heavier loads in northern Minnesota. Full storyFull story Updated 10:03 PM

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The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject. Full storyFull story Updated 8:22 AM

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The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River. Full storyFull story Updated 14 minutes ago

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