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Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners

12:54 PM, May 19, 2013

Two tickets sold in Wisconsin are worth $1 million apiece after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.

Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon

6:53 AM, May 19, 2013

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.

Clock ticking for Minn. lawmakers to wrap up session

11:13 PM, May 18, 2013

With just over two days left of the regular legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers are busy.

Bill upping spending on Minn. schools almost law

11:13 PM, May 18, 2013

Minnesota schools are in line for a bunch of new money from the state.

Duluth police looking for missing 12-year-old boy

10:16 PM, May 18, 2013

Duluth police are looking for a 12-year-old boy. According to a police news release, Lyrik James was last seen getting on the bus after classes ended Thursday afternoon at Lincoln Park Middle School.

Rain once again puts a damper on weekend events

7:55 PM, May 18, 2013

It might seem like Mother Nature has it out for weekend event planners. At least in Minnesota. At least this spring.

Mpls. Fire Captain back to work after year of rehab

7:46 PM, May 18, 2013

It was a year ago this month, Captain Kathrynne Baumtrog was severely injured in a church fire over Memorial Day weekend. After intense rehab, three surgeries, and a number of skin grafts she is back on the job as of this past week.

Smokers brace for massive cigarette tax

3:56 PM, May 18, 2013

With the House, the Senate, and the Governor agreeing on a $1.60 tax increase on cigarettes there is very little smokers and owners of tobacco shops can do.

With time short, Minn. lawmakers meet over weekend

3:56 PM, May 18, 2013

The Minnesota Legislature is meeting over the weekend as the clock counts down on the regular session.

DNR begins second phase study MN's moose population

12:18 PM, May 18, 2013

In Minnesota's timeless northwoods, the state's most majestic creature is in a race against time. This week, DNR scientists continued their efforts to determine why Minnesota's moose population is declining dramatically.

Minnesotans take home titles in 9th Fargo Marathon

12:14 PM, May 18, 2013

Two Minnesotans are taking home titles in the ninth annual Fargo Marathon.

Finalizing Minnesota's tax bill; what's in and what's not?

11:26 AM, May 18, 2013

A committee made up of House and Senate members is finalizing one of the most anticipated bills to come out of the legislature this year. The tax bill contains some of the proposals discussed this spring at the Capitol.

Minneapolis police identify officer involved in squad-motorcycle crash

11:25 AM, May 18, 2013

Minneapolis police are identifying the officer who was driving a squad involved in a crash that killed a motorcyclist. Officer Joshua Young was responding to a shooting last Friday where two fellow officers had been shot.

Prominent local music promoter Sue McLean dies at 63

11:25 AM, May 18, 2013

If you've been to a live concert in the Twin Cities over the three decades, there's a good chance Sue McLean was responsible for booking the show.

Powerball jackpot climbs to record $600M

7:44 AM, May 18, 2013

Powerball officials say the jackpot for Saturday has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

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