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Franken polishes profile

Franken polishes public profile in his second run for Senate

The junior senator relies on ordinary Minnesotans — a small-business owner and a single mother, for example — to make the case for what he says he has accomplished in Washington during his six years in office. Updated 43 minutes ago
- July 10: Franken raised $3.3M; McFadden raised $1.1M

Reverse commuters

Job recovery? Yes. Shorter commutes? Maybe not in reverse

As the recession recedes, more jobs are emerging. But less than a quarter of them in the Twin Cities metro are in the urban core, and most of those are white-collar. As a result, there’s a daily migration of service employees who live in the Twin Cities but work in the suburbs. Updated 9:19 PM
- The Drive: Going to our heads: Helmets for bike shares

Pat Neshek makes an All-Star comeback like no other

Former Twin Pat Neshek has dealt with skeptics and the loss of his newborn son, but on Tuesday, he’s an All-Star. Updated 30 minutes ago

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Alaskan wolf pups rescued from fire heading to Minnesota Zoo Updated 9:26 PM
America is awash in propane but it's not reaching U.S. markets Updated 6:51 PM
Bloomington arts group is looking to redevelop its image Updated 9:27 PM
Cops are a big hit with All-Star baseball fans in downtown Mpls. Updated 9:50 PM
St. Paul mounds find their ground on National Register of Historic Places Updated 8:10 PM
Research shows smell, eye tests could help detect Alzheimer’s Updated 8:21 PM
Two men stabbed, one fatally, in north Minneapolis home Updated 9:53 PM
Thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza, fearing Israeli bombing Updated 9:35 PM
Dalton man dies after being pulled from NW Minn. lake Updated 4:58 PM
USGS: 7 small earthquakes shake central Oklahoma Updated 9:29 PM
Charges: Minnesota bank robber locked keys in getaway car, slowing flight Updated 9:54 PM

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Hughes wins his 10th game

Righthander had to be bailed out by the offense, but picked up the win Updated 26 minutes ago

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Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 to claim its fourth World Cup title

Mario Goetze produced the piece of individual skill that Lionel Messi couldn't muster. Full storyFull story Updated 23 minutes ago

Dozier homers twice, Twins pound Rockies for Hughes' 10th win

After 'funky' start, Moore leads Lynx to 77-60 victory over Seattle

Keselowski dominates in New Hampshire victory

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Cops are a big hit with All-Star baseball fans in downtown Mpls.

Officers patrolling downtown are a hit at All-Star Game events. Full storyFull story Updated 9:50 PM

Alaskan wolf pups rescued from fire heading to Minnesota Zoo

St. Paul mounds find their ground on National Register of Historic Places

Charges: Minnesota bank robber locked keys in getaway car, slowing flight

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Finland not an apt educational model for U.S. schools

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Toro CEO credits employees with success over 100 years

Toro Co. CEO Mike Hoffman has proved a shareholder’s delight.The company’s stock price has tripled since he took the helm... Full storyFull story Updated 6:15 PM

America is awash in propane but it's not reaching U.S. markets

UnitedHealth, doctors study way to lower cancer treatment costs

Steen Engineering seeks sustainable growth as next-generation leadership steps up

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Grieving Minnesota families plead for stricter distracted driving laws

Distracted drivers caused 17,500 crashes and 63 deaths in state last year. Full storyFull story

Updated 6:53 PM

Mall of America's giant makeover ditches '90s in bid to stay hip

Minnesota not carrying out disability reforms, court monitor says

Shakopee's dormant downtown sees turnaround

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All-Star Game concert review: Imagine Dragons out of their league

MLB’s All-Star Game concert headliner was stretched thin. Full storyFull story Updated 3:35 PM

'Planet of the Apes' thumps chest with $73M debut

Obituary: Lorin Maazel, an enigmatic conductor who produced fire and ice

New Cosby show could debut as soon as next summer

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Local seniors use movement as medicine

An innovative class helps people with Parkinson’s find their grace through dance. Full storyFull story Updated 5:36 PM

Research shows smell, eye tests could help detect Alzheimer’s

Nostalgia on wheels at Airstream-only trailer park near St. Cloud

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Cleveland kidnap victim finds new life after 11 years in hell

Michelle Knight has discovered that the fame that followed her escape from Ariel Castro's house of horrors cuts both ways. Full storyFull story Updated 7:51 PM

Space station shipment launched from Virginia

US gas prices drop 4 cents to $3.67 a gallon

South Texas volunteers team up to help new immigrants

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Washington fire holds steady; more storms expected

A wildfire burning on about 34 square miles of grass, brush and timber in central Washington did not grow on Saturday, but officials worry that storms forecast to arrive Sunday evening could cause explosive growth. Full storyFull story Updated 6:02 PM

USGS: 7 small earthquakes shake central Oklahoma

For 2nd day, lightning kills 1 in Colorado park

Storms cause damage in Kenosha

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Thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza, fearing Israeli bombing

Thousands of Palestinian residents of the northern Gaza Strip fled their homes on Sunday and sought safety in U.N. shelters, heeding warnings from the Israeli military about impending plans to bomb the area in the sixth day of an offensive against Hamas that has killed more than 160 people. Full storyFull story Updated 9:35 PM

Illegal Ivory trade is booming

Holder calls possible bomb-makers in Syria 'frightening'

No Iran breakthrough with Kerry in Vienna

All-Stars of the Twin Cities

Hometown All-Stars pick their “teams” of nine in food, drink, music, fashion, media and the arts. Full storyFull story Updated Jul. 10, 2014