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Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote

In a show of unity, Senate Democrats sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with Republicans eager to doom the bill and inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.

Photo right: Sen . Mary Landrieu

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Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom made a save against New York's Jon Sim, who battles Minnesota' John Scott.

Old-man Nolan leads hurt Wild past Islanders 3-2

With six regulars out, veteran Owen Nolan scored twice, including the game-winner with 67 seconds remaining. | Plus, Clutterbuck snap shot earns praise.

Floyd of Rosedale goes to Iowa

Freshman James Vandenberg threw for 117 yards, and 15th-ranked Iowa kept its hopes for a BCS bowl bid alive by beating Minnesota 12-0 today.

U2 tickets for TCF Stadium gig gone in two hours

Dozens of frustrated U2 fans vented their frustrations about being unable to get tickets today, most often angry at commercial ticket brokers who in many cases scoop up large numbers of tickets and resell them at a premium.

Man dead, another in custody in Burnsville shooting

Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials

Twin Cities flu clinics set for this weekend

More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

Lawyer: Ex-Air Force nurse sped patients' deaths

One dead in two-car crash in Eden Prairie

Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission

Pickup driver dies in fiery Itasca County crash

Hackers leak e-mails, stoke climate debate

Man charged in UI vandalism pleads not guilty

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Class 4A halftime: Totino-Grace 14, Mankato West 0

Friday: Moose Lake/Willow River vs. Luverne

Totino-Grace's running game and bend-but-don't-break defense have been the story so far.

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Petters: Lawyers get last words Monday

This largest fraud trial in the history of Minnesota wrapped up testimony today with defendant Tom Petters laying the blame for the mammoth Ponzi scheme squarely on the shoulders of the woman who reported his alleged crimes to authorities.

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McCain says he enjoyed reading Sarah Palin book

U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal."

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"Going Rogue" is going big

Pension ruling may cut taxes $10M

A judge ordered two closed pension funds for Minneapolis police and firefighters to reduce their claim on the 2010 city levy, which could reduce city taxes $10 million.