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Minn. prosecutor ordered to stay away from teen

Minn. prosecutor ordered to stay away from teen

A Minnesota prosecutor has been ordered to stay away from a 17-year-old girl and her parents after being accused of an improper relationship with the girl.
by Dan Kraker

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Fiscal cliff: It isn't just taxes and spending on the table

Fiscal cliff: It isn't just taxes and spending on the table

Visitors who come to Washington to lobby about the "fiscal cliff" include Gov. Mark Dayton, who had a chance to tell President Barack Obama what areas he thought should be spared if big spending cuts happen.
by Brett Neely

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'38 Nooses' author discusses seminal event in Minn. history

This year marks the 150th anniversary of not only the battles of the Civil War, but one of the most important episodes in Minnesota's history.
by Tom Crann

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Vikings stadium pull-tab revenue reportedly lags

Vikings stadium pull-tab revenue reportedly lags

Proceeds from expanded gambling are not filling up the state's account to help pay for a new Vikings stadium as quickly as had been hoped, finance experts say.
by Tim Nelson

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Thousands attend slain Cold Spring officer's funeral

Thousands attend slain Cold Spring officer's funeral

State officials estimate several thousand people are attending a funeral service for slain Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.
by Conrad Wilson

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Fiscal cliff clouds Minnesota economic forecast

Fiscal cliff clouds Minnesota economic forecast

State finance officials are set to release a new economic forecast Wednesday that will help set the stage for the coming budget discussions at the Capitol.
by Tim Pugmire

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Funeral services today for Cold Spring officer

Funeral services today for Cold Spring officer

Officials expect up to 3,000 attendees, including numerous fellow officers, at funeral services Wednesday for the Cold Spring police officer who was shot and killed last week.
by Conrad Wilson

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Bemidji pilot killed in plane crash

A pilot from Bemidji was killed when his plane crashed in northern Illinois Tuesday afternoon.
by Matt Sepic

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Sex offender treatment overhaul wins key lawmaker's support

Sex offender treatment overhaul wins key lawmaker's support

As Minnesota prepares to overhaul its system for treating sex offenders, at least one key lawmaker supports newly recommended reforms.
by Laura Yuen

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