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Senate sends all-day kindergarten education bill to Gov. Dayton

Most parents will have access to free, all-day kindergarten beginning in the Fall of 2014 under a $15.7 billion education funding bill given final approval by the Legislature on Sunday. Updated 6:25 PM

Severe storms rumble across eastern Minn., western Wis.

The storms sparked numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and some tornado warnings as they advanced from south to north Sunday, though no confirmed touchdowns. Updated 25 minutes ago

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Boston defeats Twins 5-1 to sweep their series at Target Field

Pedro Hernandez gave up nine hits -- including a homer by Will Middlebrooks -- and three runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Red Sox swept the Twins. Trevor Plouffe scored Minnesota's only run on a Boston throwing error in the fifth inning. Updated 14 minutes ago
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The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high that you must pull the trigger. Full storyFull story Updated 17 minutes ago

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A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. Full storyFull story Updated 30 minutes ago

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