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Publisher, Timberwolves owner withdraw Star Tribune bid

The owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and a Minneapolis publisher are holding off on becoming part owners of the Star Tribune for now, but haven't ruled out another bid.
by Annie Baxter

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IRV group fined for election law violation

The group that successfully campaigned for instant runoff voting in St. Paul has been fined $5,000 for violating election laws -- claiming in its literature that its effort was endorsed by two organizations.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Klobuchar urges release of hikers held in Iran

Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked the Iranian government to release three detained American hikers Monday, following Iranian accusations that the trio engaged in espionage.
by Madeleine Baran

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Oberstar says proposed rail line's price tag too high

The chairman of the U.S. House Transportation Committee says a billion-dollar estimate for the cost of a proposed high-speed rail line between the Twin Cities and Duluth is too high.
by Toni Randolph

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Man charged with supplying gun in teen's death

A 19-year-old man was charged Monday with supplying the gun that killed a 15-year-old boy on Thanksgiving Day at a St. Paul home.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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St. Paul shooting victim identified

St. Paul police have identified a 15-year-old who was shot to death on Thanksgiving as Darion Joseph Smith. Two suspects are in custody.

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Project encourages alternative energy careers for students

Project encourages alternative energy careers for students

A cooperative project between colleges in Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging high school students to consider alternative energy careers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Holidazzle kicks off in downtown Mpls.

This season's first Holidazzle parade is set for Friday night along Nicollet mall in downtown Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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Demand for holiday meals up dramatically

Demand for holiday meals up dramatically

A St. Paul-based charity says demand for its free Thanksgiving meal program has increased by more than 50 percent over the past two years.
by Madeleine Baran

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