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November 11, 2009 1:39 PM

Families of Americans held in Iran plot each move

The families of three Americans accused of espionage in Iran are attempting the delicate feat of keeping a spotlight trained on the plight of their loved ones while trying to avoid the tangled politics of the tense U.S.-Iran relationship.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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November 10, 2009 7:04 PM

Ventura makes brief return to Minnesota Capitol

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura paid a surprise visit to the state Capitol Tuesday, but he didn't have politics on his mind.

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November 10, 2009 2:14 PM

Funeral set for Minn. soldier killed at Fort Hood

Funeral arrangements are being planned for a Minnesota soldier who was killed at Fort Hood last week.

by Steven John

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November 10, 2009 7:00 AM

Minneapolis elections officials finding few errors on ballots

Minneapolis city elections officials say so far they have not found more errors on ballots than they usually do.

by Brandt Williams

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November 9, 2009 6:29 PM

Sen. Klobuchar hoping for reduction in medical device tax

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she hopes the Senate will reduce the proposed $40 billion tax on medical device manufacturers, as health care reform legislation makes its way through the Senate.

by Madeleine Baran

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November 9, 2009 5:43 PM

St. Paul receives $1M to clean up sites along Central Corridor

The city of St. Paul has received $1 million in federal money to investigate possible cleanup sites along the proposed Central Corridor light-rail transit line.

by Laura Yuen

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November 9, 2009 4:22 PM

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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November 9, 2009 2:00 PM

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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November 9, 2009 1:52 PM

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