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Final day flurry as legislative session comes to close

9:12 AM, May 21, 2013

The final day of the 2013 legislative session was a sprint to end a marathon.

Body found in trunk at Mpls. tow lot

8:52 AM, May 21, 2013

Hennepin County deputies are processing a scene at a tow yard in Minneapolis after a body was found in the trunk of a vehicle.

Teen home from hospital warns others about 'choking game'

8:10 AM, May 21, 2013

A teenager is hoping to grab the attention of her peers after she spent three days in the hospital following an incident involving the "choking game."

Veterinarian cost comparison shows varying prices

8:09 AM, May 21, 2013

Some pet owners will do just about anything to ensure their pet lives a happy healthy life, but these days it can come at a pretty hefty price.

Planting conditions much improved in Minnesota

7:12 AM, May 21, 2013

A miserable start to spring planting for Minnesota farmers has greatly improved with a stretch of better weather.

Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs

7:09 AM, May 21, 2013

Best Buy Co. is reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores.

Mpls. fires police officer who punched man at bar

6:59 AM, May 21, 2013

A Minneapolis police SWAT team leader has been fired following his conviction for assaulting a man while off-duty at a bar in Andover.

Dayton proclaims Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

6:57 AM, May 21, 2013

Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed this week Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Minnesota.

Minn. Legislature allows beer sales in Capitol

11:02 PM, May 20, 2013

Your favorite brew may soon be available for purchase at the state Capitol.

Minn. Capitol renovation gets last-day rescue

11:01 PM, May 20, 2013

Extensive work on the 107-year-old state Capitol is getting the go-ahead from Minnesota lawmakers in a late financial rescue package.

Southern Minn. farmers deal with impact of heavy rains

7:38 PM, May 20, 2013

As Minnesota continues to get more and more rain, many Minnesota farmers are worried about the effects of too much moisture on their livelihood.

Multiple reasons blamed for gas supply shortage, rising prices

7:09 PM, May 20, 2013

There are two refineries making producing gasoline in the Twin Cities metro, but just because they are located nearby, doesn't mean all of gas is staying in the area.

Suburban poverty rates soar in Twin Cities

6:59 PM, May 20, 2013

The rate of poverty in Twin Cities suburbs is soaring, according to a study by the Brookings Institute.

Fire damages hangar, planes at South St. Paul airport

6:49 PM, May 20, 2013

Fire crews are on the scene at Fleming Field Airport in South St. Paul after reports of an explosion and fire.

Minn. Legislature backs excuse-free absentee votes

6:09 PM, May 20, 2013

The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse.

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