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. | Albert Pujols is NL MVP. | 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.

FDA says Cheerios health claims lack evidence

A new letter from the FDA questions two label statements made by General Mills.

Checking toy safety? Phone as you shop

Minnesota's banks are bruised, but healing

2 charged with running $190M Ponzi scheme

Motive for slaying? Victim was in other St. Paul gang

Twin Cities home prices up 1.8%

H1N1 cases decline again in state; 6 deaths confirmed

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

Airlines fined for stranding plane in Rochester

Court says officer went too far in fondling during prostitution sting

Effort builds to repeal nuclear power ban

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Drinkers: Plan ahead, State Patrol urges

Wednesday night will be busy for law enforcement, with stepped-up patrols kicking in to deter drunken driving during one of the deadliest holiday periods of the year.

Love online at 50-plus

Middle-aged folks get back into the swing of dating -- 21st-century style -- thanks to websites like eHarmony, Match and lavalife.

Border battle over deer: Wis. wins

Competition from across the border comes in many shapes and forms, but when it comes to deer and deer hunting, America's Dairyland is the cream of the antlered crop.

Motley pays for water quality violations

The city of Motley has agreed to pay a $17,500 fine and take measures to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility after the MPCA found multiple water-quality violations at the facility.