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USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million. Updated 9 minutes ago

Poland, Germany probe Nazi-led unit commander Michael Karkoc

Prosecutors in Poland and Germany are reviewing files on a Minnesota man who was a commander of a Nazi-led unit to see if they have enough evidence to press charges and request his extradition from the United States. Updated 4:44 PM

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Citing new law, Amazon won't pay Minn. bloggers for sales traffic

The law classifies independent bloggers and online reviewers as a physical presence of a business in the state. This means online companies who pay these people to generate sales must collect tax on all sales in the state. Updated 4:24 PM
- Warehousing companies fight expanded sales tax

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Local amphicar drivers take their collector vehicles for a spin in Bryant Lake. Updated 11:19 AM

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Pregame: Hicks better, but will need rehab assignment

Aaron Hicks is taking batting and fielding practice, a week before he's eligible to come off the disabled list following a strained left hamstring. Full storyFull story Updated 48 minutes ago

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Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held

The 2-month-old’s mother told police she had last seen her son at around 1 a.m. Tuesday in her apartment. Full storyFull story Updated 4:26 PM

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Pentagon extends emergency measure for UNH military contract

The Defense Department has extended for a second time an emergency measure to address problems UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans has had in administering a contract that provides medical services to military members, retirees and their families. Full storyFull story Updated 4:53 PM

USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

Hormel lowers earnings forecast; stock falls

Citing new law, Amazon won't pay Minn. bloggers for sales traffic

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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old

A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th Century. Full storyFull story Updated 3:12 PM

Ex-Bulger cohort says he's not a serial killer

Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples

Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals

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Bachmann defends NSA surveillance, calls Snowden a traitor

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, speaking at a House Intelligence Committee hearing, said the leak of classified information was "a betrayal of trust." Full storyFull story Updated 1:52 PM

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Pregame: Hicks better, but will need rehab assignment

Aaron Hicks is taking batting and fielding practice, a week before he's eligible to come off the disabled list following a strained left hamstring. Full storyFull story Updated 48 minutes ago

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Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent

Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers. Full storyFull story Updated 9:15 AM

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2 Twin Cities illustrators draw attention to themselves

Artists Zander and Kevin Cannon (no relation) have parlayed their willingness to try just about anything into the picture of success. Full storyFull story Updated 23 minutes ago

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Amphibious cars find a following in Minnesota

Amphibious cars, whether they’re on land or sea, rarely fail to evoke ear-to-ear grins. The once-popular Amphicars have found a following in Minnesota. Full storyFull story Updated 8:32 AM

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