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U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

A rash of brazen crimes in and near the University of Minnesota prompted a state Senate committee to holding a hearing Tuesday on campus security. Updated 2:24 PM

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U.S. has 24 distinct dialects -- so, where are you from?

Do you pahk the cah in Hahvahd yahd? Do you root for Da Bears? Is soda called “pop,” a jelly doughnut a “bismarck,” or a drinking fountain a “bubbler”? The way we speak — the phrases we use and the accents that inflect those phrases — reflects our upbringing. Updated 11:21 AM
- 'Selfie' beats 'twerk' and 'Bitcoin' for word of the year
- In your face, selfie! 'Science' also tops for 2013

Rooftop golf

Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward

The privately funded plan involves covering two ramps adjacent to Target Center and using the space for athletic facilities, a driving range, a running track and a club house. It is expected to cost upwards of $70 million. Updated 29 minutes ago
- Minnehaha Av. redo advances at City Hall
- Minneapolis enrollment plan readied for Tuesday vote

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Dangerous, multicar pileup in Wisconsin

Multiple cars on a highway in Germantown, Wis. slid and crashed into each other. Updated 1:32 PM

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Love returns to action, talks about his grandmother

Kevin Love will return to action tonight when the Wolves play the Pistons here at the Palace tonight. But his mind is still back home. Full storyFull story Updated 2:35 PM

Walker made progress Saturday, needs to continue improving

Pierzynski: Twins hard to turn down + video

Kill earns Regional Coach of the Year Award from AFCA + video

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Obama thrills crowd as he honors Mandela in South Africa

U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela's universal message of peace and justice. Full storyFull story Updated 2:52 PM

Weapons watchdog receives Nobel Peace Prize

Portrait of Jane Austen fetches $270,000 on block

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Wintry woes again on metro roads; temps to drop even further

A poorly timed layer of snow draped the frigid Twin Cities before dawn Tuesday, leaving morning commuters with a second... Full storyFull story Updated 11:30 AM

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Inside Business: Will Vikings' owners have to release their net worth?

A New Jersey appeals court has refused to hear arguments that the Wilf's net worth should be kept private. Full storyFull story Updated 11:53 AM

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Afternoon forecast: Wind chill advisory

Neal: Twins pursuing Arroyo, offense at Winter Meetings

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GM names Mary Barra CEO, 1st woman to head car company

Mary Barra has spent the past three years as General Motors' product chief, making cars that drive better, last longer and look good in showrooms. Full storyFull story Updated 16 minutes ago

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Too many scrape by with 'peephole driving'

“Peephole driving” is the death-defying belief that peering through a Frisbee-sized porthole in your windshield enables you to see well enough to drive in winter. Full storyFull story Updated 8:29 AM

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

The annual hipster rock fest outside the Walker will happen June 21-22 with two-day passes available starting in April. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 AM

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Girlfriend wants charges dropped against Zimmerman

Prosecutors are considering whether to move forward with domestic violence charges against George Zimmerman even though his girlfriend is asking them not to do so. Full storyFull story Updated 12:20 PM

Colorado 6 year old suspended for kissing a girl

6 missing adults, children found alive in Nevada

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Filibusters weakened, Senate Dems move Obama picks

For the first time since they weakened the age-old filibuster, Democrats pushed one of President Barack Obama's high-profile nominees through the Senate on Tuesday and cleared the way for another. Full storyFull story Updated 33 minutes ago

U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

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Among the locals featured in the annual tally: one jam band, one art-popper and one all-time favorite. Full storyFull story Updated 5:49 PM

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

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