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South Mpls. theft spree

Break-ins are soaring in south Mpls.; police to beef up patrols

A spree of burglaries, hitting high-end bikes and garages, leaves crime-weary residents unsettled and cops busy. Updated 35 minutes ago

Electronic pulltab gambling

Shake-up rattles Minnesota’s charitable e-gambling industry

Express Games MN, the largest company distributing the iPad games to Minnesota bars and venues, will cease operations July 31. Acres 4.0, which created Minnesota’s first e-gambling devices, may be selling its Minnesota e-pulltab system. Updated 9:31 PM
- Feb. 6: Court battle threatens to disrupt e-gambling
- Dec. 9, 2013: Pulltabs, other charitable gambling up 8.6%

White Sox 5, Twins 2

Twins lose game, and a few players along the way

One day after designating reliever Matt Guerrier for assignment, Minnesota lost Phil Hughes to injury, a game to the White Sox and dealt Kendrys Morales to Seattle. Updated 11 minutes ago

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Bizarre shooting rattles Bemidji: Neighbor shoots teen 3 times Updated 21 minutes ago
Bus fight leads to shooting death in north Minneapolis Updated 9:41 PM
Defamation trial reveals somber side of former Gov. Jesse Ventura Updated 8 minutes ago
Luxury Conrad Hotel planned for Plymouth Building in Minneapolis Updated 11 minutes ago
Residents attack Jordan gravel mine plan Updated 9:21 PM
Conservationists, wind-farm advocates clash over eagle safety Updated 9:28 PM
Minnesota has received 173 unaccompanied immigrant children Updated 9:16 PM
At last, full speed ahead on Lake Minnetonka: Wake restriction lifted Updated 9:58 PM
Gov. Dayton joins Jewish community rally for peace in Mideast Updated 9:50 PM
Golden Valley-based Mortenson builds 40-story flagpole, tallest in U.S. Updated 8:15 PM

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Sidcast: Ponder still has chance to start at QB

If Matt Cassel falters, Christian Ponder may still need to carry the team. Updated 31 minutes ago

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Vikings move quickly to eliminate distraction at camp

Vikings special teams coach Mike Priefer apologized Thursday for making an anti-gay comment in 2012. Full storyFull story Updated 49 minutes ago

Jones not likely to play for Gophers this fall

Lynx finally have a healthy starting five

Knoblauch charged with assault; Twins cancel HOF induction

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Defamation trial reveals somber side of former Gov. Jesse Ventura

The string of accusations from witnesses has had an impact on this “sensitive man,” his former press secretary says. Full storyFull story Updated 8 minutes ago

Bizarre shooting rattles Bemidji: Neighbor shoots teen 3 times

At last, full speed ahead on Lake Minnetonka: Wake restriction lifted

Somali activist, singer remembered in Minnesota for her bravery

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Luxury Conrad Hotel planned for Plymouth Building in Minneapolis

There are only four other such hotels in the United States — even though the uber-luxury brand is part of the $9.7 billion Hilton Worldwide lodging empire. Full storyFull story Updated 11 minutes ago

Bremer Financial to acquire Eastwood Bank of Rochester

3M's electronics unit revives, lifting 2Q profit

Golden Valley-based Mortenson builds 40-story flagpole, tallest in U.S.

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UN school in Gaza caught in cross-fire; 15 killed

A U.N. school in Gaza crowded with hundreds of Palestinians seeking refuge from fierce fighting came under fire Thursday, killing at least 15 civilians and leaving a sad tableau of blood-spattered pillows, blankets and children's clothing scattered in the courtyard. Full storyFull story Updated 8:10 PM

Air Algerie jet with 116 on board crashes in Mali

Planes with Ukraine bodies arrive in Netherlands

Very bad week: Airline disasters come in a cluster

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10 stellar cocktails under $10

Finding a quality cocktail in the Twin Cities isn’t tough, as long as you’re willing to pay for it. These 10 drinks deliver premium taste for less than $10. Full storyFull story Updated 3:10 PM

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Camp Voyageur: A special kind of summer camp

A Twin Cities camp provides kids with leadership training, healthy role models and the chance to enjoy a Minnesota summer in the outdoors. Full storyFull story Updated 6:55 PM

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Twin Cities volunteers nurture bluebirds

Minnesota’s bluebird population was in decline before volunteers helped it rebound. Full storyFull story Updated 3:42 PM

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Tornado slams Virginia campground; 2 dead, 3 dozen hurt

Albert Thorn awoke in his rental cottage Thursday to the sound of heavy rain and wind. Then, there was screaming. Within minutes, the sky turned dark, cellphones pinged with emergency messages and a tornado tore through a popular campground, ripping awnings from trailers and flipping RVs on their sides. Full storyFull story Updated 6:01 PM

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Soybeans bounce off lowest prices since 2010

Obama declares Washington wildfire emergency

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Victims' relative has no pity for murderer executed in Arizona

Jeanne Brown, 44, waited 25 years for the execution of Joseph Wood, who in 1989 fatally shot her sister and father in a Tucson, Ariz., body shop. Full storyFull story Updated 8:08 PM

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Gov. Dayton joins Jewish community rally for peace in Mideast

Gov. Mark Dayton joined 1,400 Jewish community members and Israel supporters Thursday night calling for peace in the Middle East during a solidarity rally in Minnetonka to address the raging conflict. Full storyFull story Updated 9:50 PM

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6 Twin Cities doughnut-beer pairings

Creative doughnuts and beer are exploding locally. It’s time they joined forces. Full storyFull story Updated 10:31 AM