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April 1, 2015 9:08 AM

Do you support a travel ban to Indiana and other states with ‘religious freedom’ laws?

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges is asking the city council to prohibit the use of City funds to travel to Indiana.

by Michael Olson

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April 1, 2015 5:45 AM

Shoreview man, 21, charged with kidnapping 15-year-old girl

Kong Meng Xiong is accused of holding the girl against her will in an attempt to force her into a traditional Hmong marriage.

by The Associated Press

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March 31, 2015 7:52 AM

Rolling Stones to play TCF Bank Stadium in June

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 13. American Express card members can buy tickets beginning April 8.

by Nancy Yang

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March 31, 2015 7:45 AM

Should state lawmakers cut taxes this session?

House Republicans want $2 billion in tax cuts. But Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Democrats want far less, and they're warning that a too hefty give-back could set the stage for future deficits.

by Michael Olson

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March 30, 2015 5:57 PM

Should Minnesota physicians be able to prescribe lethal medications?

Three states — Oregon, Washington and Vermont — already have laws allowing physician-assisted deaths.

by Michael Olson

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March 30, 2015 7:32 AM

Stevie Wonder surprises north Minneapolis Baptist church

New Salem Baptist Church members cheered when Wonder rose to sing a favorite hymn "I Won't Complain."

by The Associated Press

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March 27, 2015 9:30 AM

It's nearly halftime in Vikings construction bowl

Mortenson Construction says it will reach the halfway mark by the end of April. The new stadium is scheduled to open in 2016.

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March 27, 2015 6:33 AM

1 dead, 2 injured in Woodbury senior complex fire

The early morning fire started in one unit on the lower level of Woodbury Senior Living.

by Jon Collins

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March 26, 2015 2:04 PM

Music helps keep Parkinson's patients going

At Struthers Parkinson's Center in Golden Valley, music therapist Sandi Holten combines exercise and song to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's patients.

by Dan Olson