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Union debate grips Capitol, but budget measures squeaking by

The Minnesota Senate granted final passage to a $15.7 billion education funding bill that will give most parents access to free, all-day kindergarten beginning next year. Updated 12:25 AM

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Minnesota's struggling ethanol makers hope to snap back in 2013

After a drought, record-high corn prices and plant shutdowns, ethanol producers say 2013 has to be better. Updated 10:23 PM

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Twin Cities' rise in suburban poverty among highest in nation

The Brookings Institution ranked the Twin Cities area among the nation’s top 10 major metropolitan areas for the speed at which suburban poverty is rising. Its analysis says the number of suburban Minnesotans living in poverty more than doubled between 2000 and 2011. Updated 12:33 AM
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Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson was among those who took part in an NFL workshop on writing and interviewing. Full storyFull story Updated 12:00 AM

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Brooklyn Park lures golfers with several amenities (like wider holes)

Brooklyn Park’s Brookland offers a looser golf game with bigger holes, fewer bunkers and relaxed rules. Full storyFull story Updated 10:58 PM

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The Lynx's Janel McCarville discusses her transformation from farm girl to international basketball star. Updated 9:01 AM

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Companies launch 'cyber war games' to prepare for hackers

Taking on make-believe hacking scenarios is helping firms better prepare for the real thing. Full storyFull story Updated 11:16 AM

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All-nighters are popular but exhausting at State Capitol

Working through the night has left legislators and aides bleary-eyed. Full storyFull story Updated 11:36 PM

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Gov. Dayton asks Senate to reject confirmation of tax court judge

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Split-second choice ended with NY student dead

The Long Island college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer. Full storyFull story Updated 1:53 AM

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Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.

Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community she called home. Full storyFull story Updated 2:44 AM

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Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Full storyFull story Updated 10:45 PM

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How I Got This Body: 50-year-old pole vaulter jumps to new heights

Jim Moeller, 50, of Eagan, competes in masters’ competitions, coaches in the summer through Fuzion Athletics and helps out unofficially at Eagan High School, where his daughter pole-vaults. Full storyFull story Updated 3:17 PM