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Twin Cities News

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Authorities: Elephant parts, dead birds smuggled into Minn.

A 56-year-old woman arriving to the Twin Cities from Laos has been charged for allegedly trying to smuggle parts of an Asian elephant and several dead birds into Minnesota, federal authorities said Wednesday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Two indicted in alleged mortgage fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has charged two people in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that federal prosecutors said involved stealing more than $2.5 million from lenders across the country.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Judge issues joint trial for 'RNC 8' activists

Eight activists facing conspiracy charges stemming from last year's Republican National Convention will be tried jointly.
by Laura Yuen

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St. Paul police arrest 2 in shootings

Two people have been arrested as St. Paul police continue to investigate a fight and two shootings they believe are related.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Allen, guitarist for Suburbs, dies at 54

Bruce Allen, guitarist for the rock band the Suburbs, died Monday after a brief hospitalization. He was 54.

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Unemployment extensions confusing for some Minnesotans

Unemployment extensions confusing for some Minnesotans

A slew of extensions prolonging federal jobless benefits are coming to an end later this month, and the change is causing confusion for some unemployed Minnesotans, and prompting debate over additional extensions.
by Annie Baxter

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Lynx hire Cheryl Reeve; third coach in the last year

Reeve will replace head coach Jennifer Gillom, who led the Women's National Basketball Association team since June.
by Madeleine Baran

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College of St. Benedict renames Petters Auditorium

The College of St. Benedict has renamed the Petters Auditorium at its arts center following the conviction on fraud charges last week of benefactor Tom Petters.

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Some different views of the holidays

Some different views of the holidays

Around this time of year there are almost as many holiday productions in Minnesota as bodies of water, but if you're looking for something a little different, grab yourself an egg nog, we'll take it from here.
by Marianne Combs, Chris Roberts, Euan Kerr and Bob Kelleher

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