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Minnesota and Wisconsin among states targeted by Russian hackers

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The Department of Homeland Security informed 21 states of the situation about Russian hackers and their election systems. No breach occurred, Secretary of State Steve Simon said. Wisconsin also is included.

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Fox 9 news reporter sharing her story about losing lower leg in boating accident

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Hudson, Wis., woman fights City Hall to keep her beauty shop pink

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Politics

Trump promises Alabama Sen. Strange will 'drain the swamp'

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Local

Police arrest Excelsior man after Vista Fleet tour boats released into Duluth harbor

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Mound man pleads guilty to using $1 million in investors' money to fund lavish lifestyle
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After 9 months of detours, Hwy. 169 in Edina is set to reopen
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Obama campus sex assault guidance scrapped under Trump
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Delta: Mysterious website tricks people who put pets on jets
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Mediation falls apart in GOP's veto battle with Gov. Dayton

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Court-ordered mediation between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders broke down around noon Friday, when GOP leaders said Dayton ended the session.

Sports

Gibson again pitches well as Twins topple Detroit 7-3

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How the Lynx captivated a city and built from the floor up

No longer a mere curiosity as they head into their sixth WNBA Finals in seven years, the Lynx are a dominant team in a city desperate for title chases.

Local

Ramsey County's Amazon HQ bid adds St. Paul riverfront parcels to ammo site

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Sports

With Bradford out, Vikings' playoff aspirations burdened by history of QB turbulence

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Local

Does Netherlands hold key to diversity needs in Twin Cities housing?

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Opinion

Giving Minnesota's homeless young people hope

Investing in programs like YouthLink upfront will pay dividends later for the thousands, like I once was, who are living on the streets.

Sports

Local

Heat forces changes to Friday night prep sports schedules across metro

Business

Minneapolis continues to issue more than $1 billion in building permits

Variety

Prince items belonging to Susannah Melvoin and other associates go up for auction

Blogs

Today's Video

Outta Control: Meet the Meterbratwurst!

00:42The Meterbratwurst challenge at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit, northeast Minneapolis' classic German restaurant, requires downing this 1.75 pound sausage.