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Video: Iconic author John Irving on Midmorning

Video: Iconic author John Irving on Midmorning

John Irving, author of "the World According to Garp" and many other novels, talks about why terrible things happen to his characters.

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Police investigating St. Paul teen's death

A 15-year-old St. Paul boy has died after drinking alcohol at a party, police said.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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8 gubernatorial candidates attending forum in St. Peter

Gubernatorial candidates representing four political parties are expected at a nonpartisan forum Monday night at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.
by Tim Pugmire

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Star Tribune cutting 100 more jobs

Star Tribune cutting 100 more jobs

The Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis is cutting another 100 jobs companywide, the newspaper reported Monday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minneapolis hosts vigil for hikers held in Iran

Minneapolis hosts vigil for hikers held in Iran

Families and friends of the three American hikers detained in Iran will mark the 100-day anniversary of their detention at a candlelight vigil in Minneapolis on Sunday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Letters illustrate rising tensions over Central Corridor project

An exchange of letters this week between top officials at the University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council illustrate an increasingly testy relationship between the two institutions as they work to resolve their differences over the proposed Central Corridor transit project.
by Laura Yuen

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Rep. Tim Walz says he'll support House health care bill

Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz said he'll support the House health care bill that's scheduled for a vote on Saturday.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pawlenty postpones Mexico trade trip

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is postponing a brief trade trip to Mexico, saying that President Felipe Calderon has a scheduling conflict.

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Rep. Collin Peterson says he will vote 'no' on health care bill

DFL 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson says he will vote no on the health care bill that is scheduled for a weekend vote in the U.S. House.
by Tom Scheck

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