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Lifestyle

Contest asks teens to address distracted driving

Minnesota teenagers concerned about the dangers of distracted driving have the chance to share their thoughts and creativity with their peers - and maybe win a little cash.

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What's your sign? Minn. prof suggests it's off

What's your sign? Minn. prof suggests it's off

A Minneapolis astronomy professor says he's stunned by the attention he's getting for suggesting the signs of the zodiac are all wrong.
by Chris Williams

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Another $56 million available for heating help

There's more money on the way to help low-income Minnesotans pay heating bills, but state officials aren't sure it will be enough to meet the need.
by Dan Olson

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Report from the Auto Show in Detroit: what's new?

Report from the Auto Show in Detroit: what's new?

A longtime auto industry reporter at the North American International Auto Show answers questions about the new cars and the future of the auto industry.

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DNR argues for higher fishing, hunting license fees

DNR argues for higher fishing, hunting license fees

Officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say the state needs to consider hunting and fishing license fee hikes to prevent the state's Game and Fish Fund from being depleted by 2015.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Opponents say proposed dog park disrespects MLK

The Minneapolis Park Board is considering placing an off-leash dog park area in Martin Luther King Park, and some African Americans say they oppose it because it would disrespect the park's namesake.
by Brandt Williams

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Dayton: State-owned casino would be best gambling addition

Gov. Mark Dayton says if Minnesota expands gambling, a state-owned casino would be the best way to go about it.
by Matt Sepic

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Police arrest 30 people for New Year's DWIs, 17 in metro

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested 30 people around the state for driving drunk on New Year's Eve.
by Tim Post

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A bike means freedom, at any time of year

A bike means freedom, at any time of year

Winter cyclists are members of a community that only seems crazy.

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Nature takes its course for trophy elk in N. Minn.

Nature takes its course for trophy elk in N. Minn.

Ryan Muirhead and a couple of deer hunting buddies came across a trapped bull in Decemeber and did their best to save the huge animal. They didn't know it at the time, but the elk's antlers eventually would measure among the largest ever.

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