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Ten legislators call for new leadership at Minnesota Orchestra

Ten DFL legislators have sent a letter to the Minnesota Orchestral Association board of directors, saying the current administration is “destroying the Minnesota Orchestra” and calling for the resignations of CEO Michael Henson, chairman Jon Campbell and past chair Richard Davis. Updated 7:09 PM
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2 adults, 4 kids stranded in frigid Nevada mountains found alive

A desperate search for a couple and four children missing for two days in the below-zero cold of Nevada's rugged mountains turned jubilant Tuesday when rescuers guided in part by cellphone signals and footprints in the snow found them alive and well near their overturned Jeep. Updated 6:35 PM
- Skier survives Utah avalanche after deploying air bag

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U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

On paper, there has been little change in the campus crime rate. But the statistics are small consolation to students after a series of brazen crimes on and near campus. Updated 6:15 PM

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Case seeking clergy files from archdiocese, Winona may advance Updated 2:34 PM
Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward Updated 7:10 PM
Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator" + video Updated 4:35 PM
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High school league abruptly scraps meeting with disability advocates Updated 12:21 PM
Stillwater assailant gets six years in prison for deadly bar attack Updated 1:40 PM

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U students reflect on Mandela's legacy

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs set up a special viewing area for students to watch a rebroadcast of the Mandela memorial. Updated 5:13 PM

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Pregame: Battle of the big men tonight for Wolves vs. Pistons

Tonight's Timberwolves game in Detroit features two of the league's better frontcourts. Full storyFull story Updated 6:26 PM

4th Qtr 12:00	1	2	3	4	Score
Minnesota	33	31	32	0	96
Detroit	32	19	26	0	77
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Andre Hollins, Austin Hollins could reach 1,000 points tonight

The pair of guards are both hovering near the landmark heading into Tuesday's game against South Dakota State. Full storyFull story Updated 6:21 PM

2nd Half 11:55	1	2	Score
South Dakota St	28	15	43
Minnesota	36	21	57
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Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator"

Amid cheers and song for the prisoner who became peacemaker, President Barack Obama energized tens of thousands of spectators and nearly 100 visiting heads of state Tuesday with a plea for the world to emulate Nelson Mandela, "the last great liberator of the 20th century." Full storyFull story Updated 4:35 PM

Weapons watchdog receives Nobel Peace Prize

At least 95,000 died from war in 2012, but little justice followed

Portrait of Jane Austen fetches $270,000 on block

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Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward

The privately funded plan involves covering two ramps adjacent to Target Center and using the space for athletic facilities, a driving range, a running track and a club house. It is expected to cost upwards of $70 million. Full storyFull story Updated 7:10 PM

Wintry woes again on metro roads; temps to drop even further + video

Judge denies new trial for Duluth head shop owner

Nativity scene stolen from St. Joseph, Minn., church returned

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GM executive to be 1st woman to head major car company

Mary Barra has spent the past three years as General Motors' product chief, making cars that drive better, last longer and look good in showrooms. Full storyFull story Updated 6:27 PM

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Heatley downgraded to fourth line; Dumba's WHL rights traded

Jason Zucker is on the second line in practice Tuesday in Anaheim, Dany Heatley on the fourth. The Wild play the Ducks, 11-0-2 at home, on Wednesday. Full storyFull story Updated 7:11 PM

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Rock the Garden expanding to a two-day concert in 2014

The annual hipster rock fest outside the Walker will happen June 21-22 with two-day passes available starting in April. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 AM

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Comet ISON pronounced dead: Sun is chief suspect

Comet ISON, once optimistically called the comet of the century, is dead, the victim of a way-too-close brush with the sun. It was barely a year old. Full storyFull story Updated 5:50 PM

2 adults, 4 kids stranded in frigid Nevada mountains found alive

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Lawmakers reach budget pact restoring $63B in automatic spending cuts

Shedding gridlock, key members of Congress reached a modest budget agreement Tuesday to restore about $63 billion in automatic spending cuts from programs ranging from parks to the Pentagon and eliminate the threat of another partial government shutdown early next year. Full storyFull story Updated 58 minutes ago

U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside' + video

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3 Twin Cities acts named in A.V. Club's Year in Band Names rundown

Among the locals featured in the annual tally: one jam band, one art-popper and one all-time favorite. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 9, 2013

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