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'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday. Updated 6 minutes ago
- Best-selling Twin Cities author Vince Flynn dies of cancer at 47
- C.J.: Flynn wrote the book on being a great guy

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Vote on our List of Lists 2013

Vita.mn readers: Please vote on our seventh annual compendium of the Twin Cities' best food, drink, music, fashion and everything else. Updated 6:06 PM
- A list of the best Twin Cities dining spots
- A list of the best Twin Cities bars

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Study confirms HPV vaccine cut infections in teen girls by half

The research echoes studies done before the HPV vaccine became available in 2006. But the new study is the first evidence of just how well it works now that it is in general use. Updated 34 minutes ago

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Cable repairs complete, Stillwater Lift Bridge fully operational Updated 5:17 PM
Helicopter on pest-control run crashes in Maplewood, killing pilot + video Updated 6:02 PM
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Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases Updated 7:10 PM
Best-selling Twin Cities author Vince Flynn dies of cancer at 47 Updated 20 minutes ago
Best Buy recalls MacBook Pro batteries over fire risk Updated 5:26 PM
Dayton announces new Minnesota trade office in Germany Updated 2:42 PM
US tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objects Updated 5:20 PM
Maple Grove police issue alert after 2 women attacked on trails Updated 3:56 PM

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Helicopter pilot dies in Maplewood crash

The NTSB is investigating the crash of a helicopter in Maplewood that killed the pilot. Updated 6:08 PM

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Pregame: Twins will try to figure out Chicago's Chris Sale

Sale is a hard-throwing lefthander with nasty stuff. He is 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in his career against the Twins. Full storyFull story Updated 5:59 PM

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Cable repairs complete, Stillwater Lift Bridge fully operational

The, um, up-and-down saga of the bridge repairs over the past few days came to an end Wednesday afternoon. Full storyFull story Updated 5:17 PM

Helicopter on pest-control run crashes in Maplewood, killing pilot + video

Man killed in single-car accident in Coon Rapids

Gary Schiff drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race

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Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening. Full storyFull story Updated 7:10 PM

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Eden Prairie-based Stratasys to buy MakerBot for $403 million

Monsanto executive is among World Food Prize winners

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Gary Schiff drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race

The veteran City Council member had placed third on two ballots at DFL endorsing convention. He endorsed colleague Betsy Hodges. Full storyFull story Updated 5 minutes ago

Mayors take victory lap on bump in state aid after years of squeezes

House votes to cut food stamps by $2 billion

GAO says airline merger would reduce competition

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A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in much of Colorado and elsewhere in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread. Full storyFull story Updated 57 minutes ago

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Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change, a danger he called "the global threat of our time." Full storyFull story Updated 1:05 PM

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Twins try to figure out a way to score off of the talented Chris Sale

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Pets prove to be recession-proof

While Americans willingly cut their spending on upscale restaurants during the Great Recession, their pets continued to dine on gourmet meals and receive other pampering, according to new government figures. Full storyFull story Updated 2:21 PM

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Best-selling Twin Cities author Vince Flynn dies of cancer at 47

After being diagnosed with Stage III metatastic prostate cancer in November 2010, he remained upbeat, vowing to fans that this was “not a battle I plan on losing.” Full storyFull story Updated 20 minutes ago

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Pregame: Twins will try to figure out Chicago's Chris Sale

Sale is a hard-throwing lefthander with nasty stuff. He is 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in his career against the Twins. Full storyFull story Updated 5:59 PM

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Price is right with discount-store wines -- but taste?

How much did you pay for your wine? Here’s a look at how the bargain-focused national chains stack up. Full storyFull story Updated 7:00 PM

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The List of Lists 2013

Vita.mn readers: Vote on our seventh annual compendium of the Twin Cities' best food, drink, music, fashion and everything else. Deadline is Monday! Full storyFull story Updated 1:51 PM

List of Lists 2013: Bars + Clubs

List of Lists 2013: Dining

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Everyone and Their Dog But Me

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