Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD

A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.
North Oaks, shown in 2008, is a private community in Ramsey County.
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North Oaks withdraws request for density exemption from Met Council

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After an ATF ruling, the bottom falls out for a St. Cloud firearms manufacturer

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The Vikings made two moves on draft night to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) at No. 10 and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 1
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The Vikings made two moves on draft night to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) at No. 10 and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 17.

Vikings take McCarthy, Turner in first-round bid to 'swing for a great player'

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The Vikings played a big role in a wild first round of the NFL draft by making two trades so they were better position to select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner.
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SoYen's pork congee is everything savory and wonderful in a bowl.

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
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‘Patient Puppy’ Snoopy (and Woodstock), made in 2004, sits in front of the Grand Avenue Veterinary Center in St. Paul as seen on Tuesday.

Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?

The creative tributes to the comic strip characters were ubiquitous in the capital city in the early 2000s.
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The small, but best fall patio destination: The Italian Eatery.
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A wild week in restaurants with 4 closings and an opening

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