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Charges: Minister raped 'Maidens' kept in Minn. camp for years

Victor A. Barnard, 52, who ruled over a camp of “Maidens” in Pine County, has been charged with 59 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Barnard has yet to be apprehended but is believed to be in Washington state, Updated 2:13 AM
- Charges filed against 'Maiden' camp minister
- Criminal complaint against Victor Barnard

Trains disrupt Buffalo, Minn.

Buffalo getting impatient North Dakota oil boom freight trains

Canadian Pacific freight trains, which Buffalo residents believe are longer and more numerous than ever thanks to the North Dakota oil boom, have increasingly been blocking intersections, cutting off the city’s north side from its south side and sending drivers scrambling sometimes out of town to find an open crossing. Updated 1:28 AM
- April 10: Rail execs deny any preference for crude
- March 30: 4,500 miles of railroad worry

Toronto 9, Twins 3

Blue Jays keep making Twins pitchers disappear

Starter Phil Hughes was the first victim, throwing five solid innings before imploding. Updated 1:51 AM

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Vikings adapt to new workout program

The Vikings are adapting to new head strength and conditioning coach Evan Marcus' workout program this month. Updated 5:11 PM

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Wolves' Adelman is no fan of fanfare

If Wednesday's season finale is Rick Adelman’s final game with the Wolves, the innovative coach won’t mind leaving with little hoopla. Full storyFull story Updated 1:20 AM

Vikings' Rudolph likes what he sees, wants to stick around + video

Colorado-Wild playoffs matchup offers contrast in styles + video

Hoffner will take back Mankato coaching job; school apologizes + video

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Minneapolis City Council panel approves Nicollet Avenue plan

Minneapolis City Council committee takes first steps toward unraveling 1970s planning move, but Kmart will play a big part in what happens near Lake St. store. Full storyFull story Updated 1:33 AM

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Best Buy's Joly: Web retailers should collect sales tax

Best Buy’s CEO urged Congress to act on the stalled measure. Critics say it hurts small firms. Full storyFull story Updated 58 minutes ago

Big Minneapolis PR agency loses two names, now simply Spong

MNsure is shifting project management to outside vendor

Minnesota's wealthy caught in a tight tax net over residency

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Lance Ness: On a mission for turkeys ... and conservation

Lance Ness got hooked on the excitement of turkey hunting more than 30 years ago, calling the sport addicting. Full storyFull story Updated 1:23 AM

One big fish: Minnesota angler lands possible 100-pound sturgeon

Chart: The spring turkey hunt

Anderson: Open water a state of mind in this state of ours

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Pittsburgh-area school where 22 people were stabbed to resume classes

A Pittsburgh-area high school is to resume classes one week after a student stabbed 21 others and a security guard, leaving four students still hospitalized. Full storyFull story Updated 1:17 AM

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For Minnesota DFL, GOP, the race for campaign cash is on

Fundraising reports help size up governor, House races as they prepare to heat up. Full storyFull story Updated 1:43 AM

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Spoon, De La Soul, Guided by Voices top Rock the Garden lineup

The two-day (June 20-21) music fest outside Walker Art Center will also feature Best Coast, Matt and Kim and hometown faves Dessa and Messersmith. Full storyFull story Updated 6:57 PM

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Hole-y haiku! Readers vent about potholes in verse

With our roads in a hole-y terror after our long and hard winter, we asked readers to vent about potholes in verse. Here is a sampling of your pothole haikus. Full storyFull story Updated 7:00 PM

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Ship filled with students sinks near South Korea

Dozens of boats, helicopters and divers scrambled Wednesday to rescue more than 470 people, including 325 high school students on a school trip, after a ferry sank off South Korea's southern coast, killing at least two and injuring 14, officials said. Full storyFull story Updated 51 minutes ago

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Study finds signs of brain changes in pot smokers

A small study of casual marijuana smokers has turned up evidence of changes in the brain, a possible sign of trouble ahead, researchers say. Full storyFull story Updated 5:33 PM

U.S. minorities exposed to more toxic air, U finds

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Ballet of the Dolls faces hardship, hiatus

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