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Got a case of the Vikings Blues?

Got a case of the Vikings Blues?

Got a case of the Vikings Blues?

Got a case of the Vikings Blues? Adrienne Broaddus does, so she went to see Dave Schwartz to get some advice.

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St. Paul's plan to erase library late fees

Right now, 51,000 tax-paying St. Paul residents have deactivated library cards because of unpaid late fees. And Mayor Carter knew nothing of it until the library staff came to him.

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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's plan to erase library late fees

Melvin Carter has been at the lead in St. Paul for nearly a year. But rarely has Jana Shortal seen him as jazzed as he is about breaking up with library late fees. https://kare11.tv/2ryCQVQ

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Local film critic resigns after newspaper discovers plagiarism

After more than 30 years, Colin Covert has resigned as the Star Tribune's film critic.

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Local film critic resigns after newspaper discovers plagiarism

After more than 30 years, Colin Covert has resigned as the Star Tribune's film critic. The newspaper launched an investigation into Covert's reviews after discovering that particular phrases had been plagiarized from major publications. https://kare11.tv/

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Findings of Minnesota House sex harassment survey released

The findings come a year after two lawmakers resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.

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TIME's shortlist for 2018 Person of the Year

TIME has featured a Person of the Year since 1927.

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Who will be TIME's 2018 Person of the Year?

TIME unveiled its shortlist for 2018's Person of the Year Monday morning on NBC's "Today" show. Who do you think it should be? Jana Shortal digs in. https://kare11.tv/2rwbcbL

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Locally produced 'In the Dark' podcast gets national spotlight

"In the Dark," a Peabody Award-winning podcast produced by APM Reports in St. Paul, is getting some more national attention this season.

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Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after backlash

Kevin Hart says he has stepped down as Oscars host following an outcry over previous anti-gay tweets by the comedian.

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Is there a double standard for comedians of color?

Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Oscars after the backlash surrounding previous homophobic tweets. But on Monday, Nick Cannon came to his defense, prompting the question: is there a double standard for comedians of color? https://kare11.tv/2GajQqM

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Retired carpenter and seniors build Christmas cars

So far, they've created about 100 toy cars. Seifert cuts them in the woodshed and the seniors, ranging in age from 60-90, help paint and assemble the parts.

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U of M building first-in-the-world cancer surgical suite

"It will be the most advanced surgical suite in the world," said Dr. Chuck Dietz, Chair of the Department of Radiology at the U of M.

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Local group making toys for children

A shout out for a group of seniors who are building memories by building toys. This labor of love all starts with one man with a workshop in Eagan. Adrienne Broaddus finds out it's his way of bringing joy into the world.

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A couple of power lifters for the ages

A couple of powerlifters are proving age is just a number.

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A couple of powerlifters for the ages

For most of us, as we age, we tend to slow down. But Jana Shortal met a couple of women who are lifting that adage and dropping it on its face. Meet Marlene and Jackie.

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