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Gay marriage debate returns to Minn. Capitol

8:23 AM, Dec 21, 2012

Lawmakers will introduce a bill making Minnesota laws neutral on the question of gender when it comes to marriage. 

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As state aid flows to big business, 'worth it' questions linger

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00

Five big businesses scored millions in Minnesota tax breaks and state aid during the last legislative session. But what's the payoff for taxpayers?

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    Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:01:52
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    Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:29:13
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    Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:51:59
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    Justices pressured to sit on sidelines

    First Read: Political groups are calling for Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse themselves from the pending health reform case the Supreme Court has agreed to hear.

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    Democrats vying for Mpls. mayor aim for party nod

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    Minneapolis Democrats are sizing up six candidates for mayor.

    Postal employee killed in workplace accident in Brooklyn Center

    An employee of the U.S. Post Office branch in Brooklyn Center is dead after being run over by a truck Tuesday morning.

    11:29 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Veteran severely injured after being struck on I-35

    Investigators from the Minnesota State Patrol are trying to locate the driver who struck a military veteran near a ramp on Interstate 35 in Hinckley late Monday and sped off.

    1:41 PM, Jun 18, 2013

    Twins minor league bus involved in fatal wrong-way crash

    A bus carrying a Minnesota Twins minor league team was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on an interstate near Jacksonville, Florida early Tuesday.

    10:01 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Police seek person in video taking planter from Stillwater business

    It's not your typical crime spree, but Stillwater police are looking for a person-of-interest after a potted plant was taken from the front entrance of a local business.

    11:05 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Baby reported missing in Brooklyn Park

    Police are canvasing a neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, checking every possible avenue after a 2-month old baby disappeared from an apartment Tuesday morning.

    1:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

    2 fire fighters injured battling underground garage fire

    Two fire fighters were injured while fighting fire in an apartment complex underground parking garage. Fire crews were called to the Willow Creek Apartments around 10:00 Monday night.

    10:05 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Body pulled from Wis. river could be missing student

    Authorities are trying to determine whether the body pulled from the Chippewa River near the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Monday is that of a missing Minnesota man.

    10:17 AM, Jun 18, 2013
    Police in Ankeny, Iowa, say a 13 year old was drunk and driving. A 911 call reporting a reckless driver lead police to a short chase. Police say the teen lost control and hit a tree before being taken into custody.

    13-year-old charged with OWI after chase, crash in Iowa

    A 13-year-old reportedly led Ankeny police on a car chase this weekend through a residential area, smashing through several construction barriers before slamming into a tree.

    10:05 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Man gets probation for tattoo threat against cop

    A man accused of using a violent tattoo to menace a Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats.

    11:19 AM, Jun 18, 2013

    Man sentenced after decades of sexually abusing boys

    A central Minnesota man accused of sexually abusing young boys over the past several decades has been sentenced in Crow Wing County to more than six years in prison.

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