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Trump poised to drop some limits on drone strikes, commando raids

55 minutes ago

The changes would lay the groundwork for possible counterterrorism missions in countries where Islamic militants are active but the United States has not previously tried to kill or capture them.

Local

No jail for former Champlin Park High coach who sexually assaulted boy, 13

4:24pm

Local

This weekend, Minnesota celebrates the Finns, with rare visit by president

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Business

Facebook agrees to turn over Russian-linked ads to Congress

10:11pm

Local

Mpls. council member 'sorry' after handing chewed gum to challenger at forum

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About 300 gather to honor St. Thomas student killed in crash
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Ryan Gosling to host 'SNL' premiere with Jay-Z musical guest
7:16pm

Facebook agrees to turn over Russian-linked ads to Congress
10:11pm

Two Shakopee teens remain hospitalized, one critically, after crash
8:43pm

Heat wave hits as fall arrives: It's going to feel like 100 on Friday
10:12pm

Latest health bill in Senate could end up costing Minn. billions

47 minutes ago

The Graham-Cassidy bill could defund MinnesotaCare and shift funding from Minnesota to states like Wisconsin.

Sports

Twins bump wild card lead to 2.5 games after big win over Detroit

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Sports

Reusse: One road ends, another begins for St. John's QB Erdmann

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State Patrol chopper rescues hunter who spent nearly 3 days in state forest north of Twin Cities

Robert Kniefel, 61, of Lakeville, built a fire to warm himself and endured heavy rains in the Nemadji Forest.

Local

Vandal releases unmanned Vista Fleet pleasure vessels into Duluth harbor

6:05pm

Variety

One of Uptown's largest restaurants closing to make way for new Pourhouse

3:10pm

Opinion

You call it 'fleeing'; I call it parent empowerment

I didn't leave the Minneapolis Public Schools impulsively in the dark of night. It took tough, deliberate choices that put my kids first.

Sports

Local

Community is key for new police inspector in north Minneapolis

Business

Topgolf closes Twin Cities land deal for glitzy, high-tech all-season center

Variety

Trylon remodeling is a really big deal for the Minneapolis repertory movie house

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Access Vikings: Will Bradford be ready to play against Tampa Bay?

02:45Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford said his left knee feels better than it did on Sunday but it remains unclear whether he will be able to start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.