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Final gun report: Ravens 29, Vikings 26

A wild final two minutes saw the teams combine for 36 points on a slippery field. Updated 10 minutes ago

Sparty party: MSU president vows to punish student rioters

“It's more tradition than anything,” said Joe Sheena, a Michigan State senior. “We're not a school of pyromaniacs.” With Video. Updated 2:07 PM

Sad-day Sunday

Once a day of rest, Sunday has become Sad Day

Austrian psychotherapist Viktor Frankl coined the phrase “Sunday night blues” in 1946. But it is real, and surprisingly widespread — affecting schoolkids, office workers, even recent retirees. Updated 11:53 AM

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Amtrak train hits semi in C. Minn.; truck driver killed, several on train hurt Updated 11:42 AM
Cops: Pa. newlyweds kill man from Craigslist, said they wanted to kill together Updated 8:00 AM
Temperatures remain bitterly cold in N Minnesota Updated 12:32 PM
Vikings, Wells Fargo resolve issue on rooftop signs near stadium Updated 1:09 PM
Vonn 'ready for Sochi'; finishes 5th behind Gut Updated 16 minutes ago
Close shave: Motorist, 88, drives into front of C. Minn. barbershop; no one hurt Updated 7:44 AM
Bohl says it's time for someone else to coach NDSU Updated 3:05 PM
Parents: Minnesota High School League transfer policy unfair to disabled Updated 10:07 PM
Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers Updated 8:07 PM
Hundreds gather to mourn teen killed in crash on way to school Updated 7:02 PM

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Last monster truck rally at the Metrodome

The Metrodome hosts the last monster truck rally before the building is demolished. Updated 7:03 PM

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Bowl news comes today: Gophers in line for Texas Bowl

The Gophers will learn their bowl destination later today; a Pac-12 opponent in the Texas Bowl is a possibility. Full storyFull story Updated 36 minutes ago

Final gun report: Ravens 29, Vikings 26

Bohl says it's time for someone else to coach NDSU

Ravens rally past Vikings in icy Baltimore

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Practice simulators are like a 3-D video game for U surgeons

In complex cases ranging from enlarged prostates to brain tumors, physicians at the University of Minnesota are using virtual-reality simulators more and more to perfect their surgical techniques. Full storyFull story

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Abuse scandal to persist, even after naming priests

Fired, they still find jobs as nurses

Twin Cities lawyer found $5.7 billion in the cards

Mental illness: Want to talk about it?

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Best Buy, Target hope for a holiday boost from new PlayStation, Xbox

Best Buy and other big retailers hope long-awaited consoles from Sony and Microsoft will put a charge into video game sales. Full storyFull story Updated 6:34 AM

Propane industry scrambles to replace supply from major pipeline

Schafer: PolyMet mine report has a giant hole in it

Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group

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Property taxes are on the decline again in metro

But despite more state aid, outlook is not as favorable as a year ago. Full storyFull story Updated 11:48 PM

Fired, they still find jobs as nurses

Amtrak train hits semi in C. Minn.; truck driver killed, several on train hurt

No hugs allowed? Madison targets pro cuddlers

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South Africans of all faiths pray for Mandela

In death, Nelson Mandela unified South Africans of all races and backgrounds Sunday on a day of prayer for the global statesman — from a vaulted cathedral with hymns and incense to a rural, hilltop church with goat-skin drums and barefoot dancing. Full storyFull story Updated 2:52 PM

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Pope prays in Rome's posh shopping district

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Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group

Changes at Financial Services Roundtable come at 14-month mark of his tenure as CEO. Full storyFull story Updated 7:02 AM

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Souhan: Fighting obesity becomes a cause for ex-Viking Birk

A few days before his former teams would...

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Rosenblum: Small changes can mean big struggles for the hungry

A family’s food assistance gets cut by $36...

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Final gun report: Ravens 29, Vikings 26

A slippery field that hampered both teams early turned the game...

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Hageman named Gophers MVP; Cobb named team's Offensive Player of the Year

While waiting today’s bowl announcement, the Gophers held their annual team...

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How I Got This Body: Training body, mind

After her pregnancy in 2009, Christine Hodges couldn’t keep the weight off. At her heaviest she weighed 267 pounds. Hodges is now 150 pounds and hoping to become a professional bodybuilder. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 6, 2013

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For Trace Adkins, this is no holiday badonkadonk

Trace Adkins set out to make a serious Christmas record, which made him nervous and brings him to Minnesota this... Full storyFull story Updated 1:24 PM

At 'Last,' the Breeders return

In 2nd week, 'Frozen' tops box office with $31.6M

Minnesota Orchestra, SPCO receive Grammy nominations

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Anderson: Two Christmas geese a fine prize for cold day's work

Though Canada geese are fewer these days, and the hunt requires a tricky trek on thin ice, friends and success... Full storyFull story Updated 5:41 PM

Winter memories, from northern Minnesota

Hunters sue DNR, claim they were racially profiled

In search of winter birds

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Stay-at-home dads boost moms' careers

Women can compete with new intensity when husbands take over at home. Full storyFull story Updated 6:26 PM

Cops: Pa. newlyweds kill man from Craigslist, said they wanted to kill together

Iowa insurer pokes fun at federal website in ads

Sparty party: MSU president vows to punish student rioters

14 quirky holiday events

This year, take a turn from traditional holiday fare in favor of the satirical, risque and irreverent. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 4, 2013

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PS4 or Xbox One? Battle of the consoles

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Bill Gleason

Markingson Case: Has the Gordian Knot puzzle been solved at the University of Minnesota?

The University of Minnesota Faculty Senate passed a resolution this week due to concerns...

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The Power of Reflection

The practice of silent reflection is a powerful tool for rejuvination, self-empowerment and motivation....

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Home Inspectors Shouldn't be Nail Biters

I've heard this repeated by nail-biting home inspectors countless times over the years....

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