Tuesday November 24, 2009

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Twins catcher Joe Mauer, left, laughed with teammate Justin Morneau after a news conference where Mauer spoke about today's announcement that he won the American League Most Valuable Player award.

What's Mauer thinking? Morneau offers clues

Joe Mauer wasn't biting much on questions about his future, but good friend Justin Morneau offered some thoughts. | Hang with Mauer at 4 p.m. | Full MVP coverage.

Russo's Rants: More on the Wild-Canadiens trade

Benoit Pouliot wasn't working out here. Maybe Guillaume Latendresse, who also needed a change to reignite his career, does work out.

H1N1 cases decline again in state; 6 deaths confirmed

Last week was the fourth in a row that the number of cases has dropped, health officials said Tuesday. Since last Wednesday six H1N1-related deaths were confirmed and one death likely was H1N1-related.

Burnsville man accidentally shot friend after night of drinking, charges say

3 airlines fined $175,000 for stranding passengers

Court says officer went too far in fondling during prostitution sting

Groups step up effort to repeal ban on building nuclear power plants in Minnesota

Obama promises to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan

China executes 2 for role in tainted milk scandal

Americans gloomy on economy heading into holidays

Fed: super-low rates could fuel speculative bubble

Deputy feared for his life before shooting man in swimsuit

Suit: Chiropractic clinic falsely issued health care credit cards to patients

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Blog: Hot Dish Politics

Pawlenty visiting Chicago's Young Republicans next week

The governor will be taking a trip to raise money for his Political Action Committee at a $50 per person reception.

Entertainment

ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert

Adam Lambert (center)

ABC's "Good Morning America" canceled an appearance by Adam Lambert following his racy American Music Awards performance, and he was quickly snapped up by ABC's morning rivals on CBS.