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Legislature adjourns, with much of its work undone

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With time running out, legislative leaders tentatively planned a special session Thursday to hammer out final budget agreements through a series of conference committees or "working groups."
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Speaker asks if Democrats deserve the black vote in Mpls. speech

Jamar Clark's father, James Clark, addressed the media Monday evening at a press conference calling on the city to award $20 million to the family --
Local

Group wants $20 million settlement in Jamar Clark death

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DNR denies St. Francis' request to change development rules along scenic Rum River

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Xcel to extend nuclear plant, close 2 coal plants, add solar

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A wave of store closings on Grand Avenue, a historic St. Paul commercial corridor, has raised questions about the street’s continued vitality.
Leila Navidi, Star Tribune
A wave of store closings on Grand Avenue, a St. Paul commercial corridor, has raised questions about the street’s continued vitality.

Empty storefronts fuel concern about future of Grand Avenue

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Task force to study whether vacancies reflect normal churn, or a new normal.
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The Twins' Miguel Sano was congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
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Sano's two-run home run in eighth inning lifts Twins over Angels

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Natalie DenHartog focused on home plate, then the Gophers' welcoming party, after her three-run homer in the first inning against Georgia on Monday.
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Gophers grab quick lead, smash Georgia 8-1 for regional softball title

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Showdown intensifies between NWHL, unionized players

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