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After 25 years of MST3K Joel Hodgson explains the magic of movie riffing

After 25 years of MST3K Joel Hodgson explains the magic of movie riffing

Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" a Twin Cities television production which became a national sensation. Creator Joel Hodgson returns to Minneapolis this weekend to reveal the secrets behind creating the show.
by Euan Kerr

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Fierce battle for control of the Minnesota Legislature

Fierce battle for control of the Minnesota Legislature

The races for president and U.S. Senate and the proposed constitutional amendments on the Minnesota ballot have received plenty of attention this year.
by Tom Scheck

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When Halloween costumes cross a cultural line

When Halloween costumes cross a cultural line

Halloween has never been a poster child for political correctness. While a time for traditions like pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, it can also be, as some see it, a time for all-too-predictable displays of racism.
by Nikki Tundel

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Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan reflects on career, lessons learned as he steps down

Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan reflects on career, lessons learned as he steps down

After nearly 30 years on the force, Police Chief Tim Dolan is retiring at the end of this week. During the past six years with Dolan as chief, reported violent crime in the city has decreased. But over the years, Dolan has also faced criticism for budget problems and expensive officer misconduct settlements.
by Brandt Williams

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With unchanging arguments, debaters spar over value of voter ID amendment

With unchanging arguments, debaters spar over value of voter ID amendment

The proposed requirement for voters to show photo identification at polls is either a common sense protection or a costly and confusing measure that's too harsh for enshrinement in the state constitution. Two of Minnesota's lawmakers publicly debated the issue Tuesday evening.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twin Cities home prices continue to climb

Twin Cities home prices continue to climb

Twin Cities home prices continued to rise in August according to a prominent gauge of the housing market.
by Martin Moylan

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Venison donation program enters 6th year

Minnesota's deer-hunting firearm season opens on Saturday and hunters will once again be able to donate deer carcasses to food shelves and food banks.
by Lorna Benson

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Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Eastern utilities brace for expected super storm

Utilities and governments along the East Coast are working to head off long-term power failures as forecasters predict a major storm to hit a region already skittish after foul weather in recent months that plunged residents into darkness for weeks.

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Students concerned about voter ID

Students concerned about voter ID

But supporters call claims false.
by Tim Pugmire

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FBI: Accused man's statements incriminate self

FBI: Accused man's statements incriminate self

Some of the most incriminating evidence against a Minneapolis man accused of aiding a Somali terror group appears to have come from his own statements to the FBI.
by Laura Yuen

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