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Judge scales back charges against Waseca teen plotting school attack

A district judge dismissed the most serious charges against John LaDue, the Waseca teenager accused of secretly plotting a school massacre this spring, saying prosecutors hadn’t shown that the boy’s actions went beyond “mere preparation.’’ Updated 6:12 AM
- June 29: Parents seek psychiatric help for Waseca teen accused of plot

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St. Paul man saves mom, 7-month old girl from burning duplex

St. Paul Fire Marshal Steve Zaccard said the cause of the fire is arson and is being investigated. He credits Richard Johann and a police officer with saving the lives of the woman and 7-month-old girl. No one else was in the duplex. Updated 12:22 AM

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Avoiding plane crashes as air traffic doubles

More travelers are flying than ever before, creating a daunting challenge for airlines: keep passengers safe in an ever more crowded airspace. Updated a moment ago
- Delta adds free in-flight entertainment
- FAA proposes to fine Southwest Airlines $12M

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Ventura jury returns to 'give it one more shot' Updated 24 minutes ago
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Sheriff: Speed, alcohol factors in driver's fatal late-night crash in St. Croix Falls Updated 8:38 AM
Delta adds free in-flight entertainment Updated 6:59 AM
Community activist Al Flowers: I did not resist Minneapolis police Updated a moment ago
Fatal fall from Columbia Hts. apartment window may be tied to drug use Updated 8:20 AM
Israel hits symbols of Hamas rule; scores killed Updated 30 minutes ago
WWII artifacts found in England were made at Arden Hills plant in 1943 Updated 6:02 AM
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One of the largest cranes in the world goes to work on Vikings stadium

The crane is being used to set up a tower to hold a roof truss while the roof is being constructed. Updated 8:20 PM

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Vikings keep big piece of puzzle by extending Rudolph

The team and tight end Kyle Rudolph see a bright future together. Full storyFull story Updated 6:08 AM

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Community activist Al Flowers: I did not resist Minneapolis police

Police union president offers different version of events, says Flowers bit an officer. Full storyFull story Updated a moment ago

Judge tells jury in Jesse Ventura defamation case to keep talking

Firing of 2 Minneapolis officers for misconduct in Green Bay is upheld + video

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Minneapolis is a leader in trend toward gentrification

The shift toward higher incomes in the central city is happening at a nation-leading pace. Full storyFull story Updated 46 minutes ago

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Polaris launches Slingshot three-wheeler and new business unit

US stocks inch higher ahead of economic reports

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Adults learn to master two wheels

For many, learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage. For others, it never happens. Now, local adults are finding out what they’ve been missing. Full storyFull story Updated 3:05 PM

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Israel escalated its military campaign against Hamas on Tuesday, striking symbols of the militant group's control in Gaza and firing tank shells that Palestinian officials said shut down the strip's only power plant in the heaviest bombardment in the war so far. Full storyFull story Updated 30 minutes ago

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As the United States tries to set a global example by reducing demand for fossil fuels at home, U.S. energy companies are sending more dirty fuels than ever to other parts of the world, exports worth billions of dollars every year. Full storyFull story Updated 5:58 PM

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