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Distracted driving bill clears Minn. House; Senate vote expected soon

If the measure becomes law, Minnesota would join 16 states and the District of Columbia in banning cellphone use by motorists unless they use active hands-free technology while they drive.
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  • Texting while driving citations in Minnesota jump 30 percent
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DHS inspector general placed on leave after state audit finds fraud in state's child care program

Coffey Hall on the Saint Paul campus of the University of Minnesota is among the namesakes that were targeted by U President Eric Kaler and Provost Ka
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U leaders break into war of words over possible renaming of buildings

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In class-action settlement, Minnesota prisoners win access to pricey hepatitis C drugs

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Minnesota firm faces questions amid Boeing 737 Max investigations

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  • AP source: Justice Dept. probing development of Boeing jets
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Waconia high school wrestling coach, wife allegedly treated student athlete's herpes
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With zoning change, Eagan tries to encourage building of smaller homes
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The Elkhorn River in Nebraska spilled over its banks, a scenario that has caused growing concern to officials in states to the north.
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The Elkhorn River in Nebraska spilled over its banks, a scenario that has caused growing concern to officials in states to the north.

Midwest forecast for further flooding, 'cannot be complacent'

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With epic floods swamping much of the Great Plains and warmer weather likely to start melting the snowpack across Minnesota and North Dakota, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney declared a state of emergency for his city in anticipation of spring flooding and is seeking 200 volunteers to begin stuffing 1 million sandbags next week in case the Red River of the North, still largely frozen, crests at 40.3 feet — just below the historic 2009 flood.
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  • Some residents still displaced by flooding
  • Homes flood as Missouri River overtops, breaches levees
Michael Bublé was quick, witty and downright funny during his performance Monday at the Xcel Energy Center.
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Review: Michael Bublé leaves crowd feeling good

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Allianz Field opened Monday with songs and hoisted scarves of fans in St. Paul. United FC will play its first home game April 13.
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Minnesota United's Allianz Field opens, set for first match next month

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Defenseman Jared Spurgeon has blossomed from a sixth-round draft pick into a crucial player for the Wild.
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Career of Wild defenseman Spurgeon has proved doubters wrong

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Allianz Field 'opens' with songs and scarves in St. Paul

01:21The ceremonial opening comes as the final touches are put in place ahead of the Minnesota United FC's first home game April 13.

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