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3 Como Zoo gorillas take brief jaunt through unsecured door

A gorilla at the Como Zoo left its enclosure Thursday morning, but the situation is now considered “all secure,” officials there said. The zoo said in a posting on Twitter that “a gorilla did leave its enclosure this morning but always [remained] in gorilla proof barriers.” Updated 49 minutes ago

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DNR: Too many boaters violating invasive species law

State conservation officials say they are frustrated by the large number of people who “should know better” but are still undermining efforts to combat the spread of invasive species in Minnesota’s waterways. Updated 1 minute ago

Plight of A.J. Pierzynski

Pierzynski 'a negative influence' in Red Sox clubhouse, gets released

The former Twins catcher wasn't a very good fit with the Boston Red Sox, who released him Wednesday. Updated 11:50 AM
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World's tallest water slide: See it for yourself

The Verruckt, which is German for 'insane,' sends rafters plunging 17 stories. It opened Thursday in Kansas City, Kan. Updated 38 minutes ago

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All-Star Game ticket prices still going strong on secondary market

Fans are paying an average of $675 per ticket for Tuesday’s game at Target Field and $323 to see the Home Run Derby the day before. Full storyFull story Updated 3 minutes ago

Meadowbrook, Hiawatha golf courses now giant water hazards

Pierzynski 'a negative influence' in Red Sox clubhouse, gets released

The state of Minnesota baseball: Strong, but could be better

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Arson chars 'Little Free Library' along Minnehaha Avenue

The fire was set Sunday, and several books inside the box were left charred in front of a home in... Full storyFull story Updated 10:17 AM

Former Minneapolis teacher was disciplined for swearing at students

DNR: Too many boaters violating invasive species law

3-time Twin Cities bank robbery suspect charged; 2 holdups came on Tax Day

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US stocks sink on Portugal worries

U.S. stocks fell sharply early, but made up some of their losses by midday, amid financial jitters in Europe. Full storyFull story Updated 12:14 PM

Major sponsor Target steps up to the plate for the All-Star Game

Five Rainbow Foods stores get new names, and seven more soon will

Report: Rail delays cost Minnesota farmers

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Race for governor's office: Marty Seifert draws on rural roots

A lifelong resident of what he calls “rural Minnesota,” Seifert is trying to harness that anxiety into a political force he hopes can drive him past three fellow Republicans in the Aug. 12 primary. Full storyFull story Updated 9:24 AM

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Cooking in close quarters calls for a fresh look at efficiencies, while not sacrificing flavor. Full storyFull story Updated 6:09 AM

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'Fargo' among big Emmy nominees with 18 nods

Hollywood loves “Fargo.” The Minnesota-based TV drama garnered 18 Emmy nominations Thursday, second only to “Game of Thrones” with 19 nods. Full storyFull story Updated 17 minutes ago

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4 adults, 3 kids die in apartment building fire

An intense fire ravaged a three-story apartment building before dawn Thursday, killing four adults and three children, forcing tenants to jump or hand their children to safety, and leading to dramatic rescues from upper floors. Full storyFull story Updated 6 minutes ago

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Germany kicks out top US spy over espionage claims

Germany on Thursday demanded Washington's top spy in Berlin leave the country as a new round of allegations of U.S. espionage worsened the friction between the two allies. Full storyFull story Updated 11 minutes ago

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