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MNsure shakeup

Embattled MNsure director resigns amid increasing criticism

With enrollment deadline looming, exchange board replaces April Todd-Malmlov with veteran health care leader Scott Leitz. Updated 10:08 PM

Archbishop Nienstedt

Archbishop, accused of improperly touching a boy, steps aside

Archbishop John Nienstedt vehemently denied the allegations and will remove himself from public ministry. St. Paul police say church officials aren't fully cooperating. Updated 10:20 PM

Wild 3, Vancouver 2 (SO)

Wild rallies for shootout victory over Vancouver

The Wild shook off sluggishness to tie it in the third and win in a shootout, snapping Vancouver's seven-game winning streak. Updated 12:47 AM

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William Mitchell law school first to offer ABA-approved online degrees Updated 9:39 PM
Weak demand for clothes has retailers piling on the discounts Updated 11:22 PM
'Immigrant suburbs' emerge in latest census sweep Updated 9:58 PM
Blaine to get its fill of stadium – acres and acres of dirt Updated 9:03 PM
State regulators fine DFL Senate campaign $100,000 Updated 11:19 PM
Hennepin and Ramsey counties pass budgets Updated 7:34 PM
Metro Transit worker is first to 50 years of service Updated 8:23 PM
Ramsey shopping center sold Updated 6:17 PM
Hennepin County to forcibly acquire land for library Updated 9:40 PM
Washington Avenue to get cycle tracks Updated 6:01 PM

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Mentor — or more? A look at the role of college recruiting advisers

When high school athletes seek extra recruiting advice, those offering help sometimes thrill families and irritate coaches. Full storyFull story Updated 12:50 AM

Craig: NFL scoring soars, with no end in sight + video

Slowed by injury, Gophers product Amanda Kessel expected to be healthy when Olympics begin

Trail Blazers blazing along with best record in the NBA + video

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Prior Lake Marine receives Silver Star for rescuing wounded comrade

Cpl. Ethan Nagel was cited for rescuing a comrade from capture in Afghanistan by the Taliban while firing on the enemy and doing so while being wounded himself. Full storyFull story Updated 9:52 PM

William Mitchell law school first to offer ABA-approved online degrees

Metro Transit worker is first to 50 years of service

Embattled MNsure director resigns amid increasing criticism

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A full season of quarterback Matt Cassel could have made up for the team's defensive shortcomings. Updated 6:14 PM

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Weak demand for clothes has retailers piling on the discounts

Consumers are enjoying substantial discounts on apparel this season, and experts expect this weekend to be even better. Full storyFull story Updated 11:22 PM

Target says no to new Beyonce album that was released on iTunes

3M surprises with boost in dividends, 2014 forecast

ADM picks Chicago for new headquarters

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Pages of passion: New anthology captures love of ruffed grouse

Tom Pero’s beautiful, massive anthology is an ode to the premier game bird in the United States, and especially in... Full storyFull story Updated 12:22 AM

Field report: Slush remains a problem for some lake travelers

Deep snow, bitter cold already affecting northern Minnesota deer

One lucky dog: Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation saves dying canine

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State regulators fine DFL Senate campaign $100,000

The penalty, one of the largest levied, is for breaking a ban on coordination with candidates. Full storyFull story Updated 11:19 PM

Senate vote expected on budget deal

Tech executives say U.S. spying hurts reputations

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As food labels get closer look, ingredients quietly vanish

The risk of damaging publicity has proven serious enough that some manufacturers have reformulated top-selling products to remove mysterious, unpronounceable components that could draw suspicion. Full storyFull story Updated 4:25 PM

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Postgame: Thoughts after the Wild's 3-2 shootout win over Vancouver

Another game, another come-from-behind shootout win for the Wild as it...

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First Thaw In Over 2 Weeks (big temperature swings; weekend snowstorm for Chicago)

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Make the most of small talk

While technology can shield us from unwanted conversation, the holidays are a time to put down the cellphone and pick up the banter. Full storyFull story Updated 3:33 PM

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Joyce Sidman casts spells with poetry

Poet Joyce Sidman, with a new national honor, explores in her latest book how words can cast a spell, and why we should bestow blessings on things that make us glad. Full storyFull story Updated 2:57 PM

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Gunman kills himself, 1 other at Reno hospital

A suicidal gunman opened fire at a Reno hospital campus Tuesday, killing one person, critically wounding two others and sending police on a door-to-door search within the facility amid the chaos. Full storyFull story Updated 12:09 AM

Lawsuit: Carnival Cruise Lines knew fire risk before ill-fated ship sailed

Washington teen arrested in school threats report

2 winners in $636M Mega Millions drawing

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Snowden: NSA's indiscriminate spying 'collapsing'

National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden wrote in a lengthy "open letter to the people of Brazil" that he's been inspired by the global debate ignited by his release of thousands of NSA documents and that the agency's culture of indiscriminate global espionage "is collapsing." Full storyFull story Updated 4:50 PM

Tourist distracted by Facebook falls off pier

Ukraine strengthens ties to Russia with $15 billion bond pact

Taliban hit NATO fuel trucks, kill 1 Afghan police officer

$1.3 million gets you Brian Setzer's North Loop loft

Setzer and wife Julie Reiten are selling their condo in Minneapolis' North Loop. Full storyFull story Updated 1:28 PM

TV crew scouts Minneapolis for new series

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Festivus at Town Hall Brewery

Today at 5 PM Town Hall Brewery at 7 Corners will be hosting it’s...

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Those pesky wackos are back again ... Finally time to do the right thing?

The University of Minnesota administration would like to dodge ethical responsibilities in the Markingson...

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A Postman's Daughter P.O'd at the P.O.

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