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President Donald Trump on Tuesday described the killing of a Saudi journalist as a botched operation and a "bad original concept" as his administration took its first, careful steps toward punishing the Saudis by moving to revoke the visas of the suspects.

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Next Minnesota governor will face big pipeline decision

Ilhan Omar, Jennifer Zielinski clash in lone debate for U.S. House seat in Fifth District

Wave of volunteers aiding search for Jayme Closs brings 'outpouring of hope and support'

Ahead of holiday shopping, Target expands free two-day shipping

At HCMC, doctors pursue new way to treat opioid addiction

After Trump fallout, Kathy Griffin's comeback trail is going through Minneapolis
4:47pm

Extreme balloon trend blows up the Twin Cities party scene
5:22pm

Cockpit window seal problem forces Delta flight to return to MSP Airport
7:40pm

Twice deported, man admits staging kidnapping in St. Paul in scheme to win a visa
7:08pm

Sandra Day O'Connor announces likely Alzheimer's diagnosis
4:31pm

Ahead of holiday shopping, Target expands free two-day shipping
7:21pm

US to revoke visas of Saudis implicated in killing of writer

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen to rejoin team Wednesday

Reusse: Claeys is winning at Washington State, thinks his Gophers would have too

Minnesota man beats death, then gets to hold his newborn son

$5.9M lakeside mansion boasts maximum luxury in exclusive Wayzata neighborhood

Mill City Farmers Market pizzeria expanding with new south Minneapolis restaurant

Hennepin County voters should elect incumbents Mike Freeman, Peter McLaughlin and newcomer Irene Fernando

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