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In the closing hours before tonight's caucuses, voters are far from united behind one GOP candidate. Updated: 05:55 AM
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Man's death puts Minneapolis police tactic under scrutiny

The family of David Smith, a mentally ill 28-year-old who was acting bizarrely, says Minneapolis police suffocated him during his arrest on Sept. 9, 2010, at the downtown Minneapolis YMCA. Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 10:38 PM
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After stomp and suspension, Love vows to manage emotions

The Wolves forward is contrite after getting two-game suspension. Updated: 08:45 AM

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Use of 'prone restraint' questioned

A video camera worn by a police officer captures a struggle between a 28-year-old man and Minneapolis police subsequently raising...

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 08:47 PM

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Flanked by union workers, Rybak pleads for Vikings stadium

Council vote called crucial to jobs. Members not hopping on board. Full storyFull story

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 10:16 PM

Obama to return donations tied to Mexican fugitive

Support turns to opposition on No Child Left Behind reform

Bachmann chooses Kroll to run campaign

GOP lawmakers signed redistricting secrecy deals

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Rabbis oppose Minnesota marriage amendment

With its signed statement, the Minnesota Rabbinical Association adds to the spirited debate in advance of the November vote. Full storyFull story

Updated: 05:22 AM

Ellison leads opposition to voter photo ID amendment + video

House GOP leaders call Minn. sex offender's release 'reckless'

Flanked by union workers, Rybak pleads for Vikings stadium + video

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What makes for a good point guard?

The Twin Cities has four outstanding ones at four different levels - Ricky Rubio of the Wolves, Lindsay Whalen of the Lynx, Rachel Banham of the Gophers and Tyus Jones of Apple Valley. Full storyFull story

Updated: 06:21 AM

After stomp and suspension, Love vows to manage emotions + video

Line between glory and getting run out of town is a fine one

Scoggins: Williams witing for a chance to roar

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In this election year, let there be tolerance

Distrust of Islam may eventually resolve constructively, if it follows the established pattern. Full storyFull story

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 08:58 PM

Super Bowl ads vs. campaign ads

Editorial: As Twitter expands, legal issues abound

Minnesota Matters blog: Linking Bachmann to suicides reaches too far

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Which ads won twitter bowl?

During game, Chevrolet and Chrysler didn't score as well as Doritos and Sketchers on social media metrics. Full storyFull story

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 09:53 PM

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Netflix under siege by Verizon and Redbox

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Success spoiled by city's idea to walk away from FAIR school

A major turnaround at the previously troubled inter-district school may be too little, too late. Full storyFull story

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 08:19 PM

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Dad who killed self, sons in blaze left voicemail

Before setting his house ablaze and killing himself and his two young sons, Josh Powell left a voicemail for family members saying he couldn't live without the boys and didn't want to go on anymore. Full storyFull story

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A push for family input to detect dementia earlier

Atlanta's tallest skyscraper to be sold at auction

Mo. teen killer had troubled family, depression

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Madonna tour includes first Twin Cities stop since '87

The Material Girl will be at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul in November. Tickets go on sale Feb. 27. Full storyFull story

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Bad girl: M.I.A.'s bird heard round the world

Indie heroes go it alone

Local music: Cheap tricks for music fans

The sweet sound of sadness from Ana Moura

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Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC

Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren't all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list. Full storyFull story

Updated: Feb. 6, 2012 - 05:46 PM

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Philanthropy beat: 6,000 more kids see a free dentist

A push for family input to detect dementia earlier

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Projects help through art of healing

Three arts projects are helping people across the Twin Cities cope with the stresses of illness and age, providing therapy whose ripples reach beyond the artist. Full storyFull story

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