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Wednesday December 4, 2013
breaking news:
Smoke cancels Wolves game in Mexico City
Wednesday night’s Timberwolves game against San Antonio in Mexico City has been postponed because of smoke in the arena. The game will be made up at a later date in Minneapolis.
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Storm Central
After a snow globe of a day, get ready for the Arctic blast
As patchy, blowing snow subsides, forecasters expect temperatures to plummet Thursday into the single digits. Updated 31 minutes ago
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100-year-old surprised at birthday party; plays violin with idol
Lloyd Johnson knew that his favorite lemon cake would be served at his 100th birthday party at Woodbury’s Stonecrest Senior Living residence. But playing a duet with surprise guest and mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko? Let’s call that the icing.
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Obama: Income inequality a defining challenge
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Our Holiday Cookie Contest winner is...
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