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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 16 minutes ago
- June 5, 2013: Como Zoo unveils new gorilla exhibit, new gorillas
- June 6, 2013: Get to know the gorillas at Como Zoo

Invasive species

DNR: Boaters 'should know better,' are 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 23 minutes ago
- Anderson: Lakeshore group flexes its muscles to defeat mussels
- Monitors needed to detect invasive species in St. Croix River

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
- The state of Minnesota baseball: Strong, but could be better
- Morales, Twins wield big bats in easy win at Seattle

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All-Star Game could cause traffic hassles

Before you drive into Minneapolis during the Basilica Block Party and MLB All-Star Game, learn which roads will be closed... Updated 14 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 2:11 PM

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Author used Ventura bar fight story to sell book, attorney says

Ventura attorney says e-mails show Ventura publicity contributed to book’s success. Full storyFull story Updated 53 minutes ago

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Arson chars 'Little Free Library' along Minnehaha Avenue

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With a terminal near capacity, MSP Airport to move Spirit Airlines

MSP’s Terminal 2 is near capacity, forcing the airport to shuffle fast-growing Spirit to the bigger Terminal 1. Full storyFull story Updated 20 minutes ago

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Buyers from abroad are making big investments in U.S. real estate

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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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'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 1:19 PM

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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 1:30 PM

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Israel escalates Gaza offensive, casualties mount

Israel dramatically escalated its aerial assault targeting hundreds of Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, raising the total number of people killed in this week's offensive to at least 85. Israel's missile defense system also once again intercepted rockets fired by Gaza militants at the country's two largest cities, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Full storyFull story Updated 1:49 PM

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Hometown All-Stars pick their “teams” of nine in food, drink, music, fashion, media and the arts. Full storyFull story Updated 12:14 PM