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'CEO' of Mexico-Minnesota meth pipeline says she was just a cog

Macrina Perez, 25, argued she followed her boyfriend's lead before leaving drug dealing behind. Prosecutors have said she was deeply connected to Mexican cartels.
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Chipotle may reverse firing of St. Paul manager

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Lake Elmo's 'turnaround' results in lifting of penalties against it

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Yale student from Eden Prairie wins Rhodes scholarship

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Frustration mounts as Vikings give Bears leeway in NFC North

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The Vikings offense struggled for most of the 25-20 loss, including a fourth-quarter pass by Kirk Cousins that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown, as the Bears expanded their lead in the NFC North.
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Gophers shake off turnovers, win opener at Vancouver Showcase

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Fremont Market in north Minneapolis on Nov. 12. Minneapolis passed an ordinance in 2014 that required licensed grocery stores to stock healthier foods
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'Most of the oranges go in the trash': Mpls. rule about healthy food in convenience stores may be reversed

This June 15, 2018, file photo shows U.S. currency on a counter in East Derry, N.H. To most of us it probably does sound at least a little ridiculous
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What went wrong for the Vikings in Chicago?

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