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Minn. lawmakers near finish with tax hike votes

A few final debates echoed through the state Capitol Monday, as lawmakers haggled over tax increases and union organizing in a session that's already seen a big spike in spending on schools and a landmark law legalizing gay marriage. Updated 11 minutes ago

Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 37

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. At least 37 people were reported killed. Updated 1 minute ago
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Thielbar called up by Twins; is Gibson next?

Reliever Caleb Thielbar will be the first former St. Paul Saints player to join the Minnesota Twins. Pedro Hernandez was sent to Rochester. Full storyFull story Updated 5:34 PM

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Zach Sobiech, whose song 'Clouds' touched millions, dies

A terminally ill Minnesota teenager whose farewell song became a worldwide sensation died Monday morning. Full storyFull story Updated 3:21 PM

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Twin Cities' rise in suburban poverty among highest in nation

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Minnesota drivers paying highest average gas prices in Lower 48

Minnesota drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the 48 contiguous states, with the average price statewide running at $4.27 per gallon. Full storyFull story Updated 2:37 PM

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Graves-Bachmann matchup starts as a dead heat

Survey puts Bachmann's favorable rating below the magic 50 percent Full storyFull story Updated 3:55 PM

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NFL calendar change could push draft into May, combine into March

Want more time for mock drafts? Need your NFL free agency fix earlier? The league may soon be altering its event timeline in a significant fashion. Full storyFull story Updated 3:41 PM

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What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Full storyFull story Updated 3:43 AM

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TFD: Twins' prospects Buxton, Sano are the next Mike Trout and Bryce Harper

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Heavyweight Nelson named MVP of U's mat team

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Questions linger in shooting of NY college student

As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for help, including a hostage negotiating team. Full storyFull story Updated 5:18 PM

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Attacks kill 95 in Iraq, hint of Syrian spillover

Iraq's wave of bloodshed sharply escalated Monday with more than a dozen car bombings across the country, part of attacks that killed at least 95 people and brought echoes of past sectarian carnage and fears of a dangerous spillover from Syria's civil war next door. Full storyFull story Updated 4:28 PM

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Laura Osnes wins Drama Desk award

The Eagan actor, currently starring in "Cinderella," now awaits to see if she'll take a Tony on June 9. Full storyFull story Updated 9:43 AM