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More students taking physical education online

More students taking physical education online

Online education continues to grow in Minnesota, but along with traditional courses, like English, reading and math, more and more schools are embracing online classes in subjects you might not expect, such as online physical education.
by Tom Weber

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Cold-climate wine gets its day in the sun

Cold-climate wine gets its day in the sun

Today was the first ever cold climate wine competition. It was held at the U of M and the winners will be shown at the state fair. Tom Crann talked about the cold climate wine business, and sampled some wine, with Jim Luby, a fruit breeding professor at the U of M.
by Tom Crann

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Burnsville man charged in infant son's death

A Burnsville man was charged today with first-degree murder in the death of his 8-month-old son.
by Madeleine Baran

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Recent delays put 'bill of rights' back on the radar

Recent delays put 'bill of rights' back on the radar

After two high-profile flight delays, there's talk again in Congress regarding a bill of rights for travelers that would limit how long passengers can be cooped up on a plane that's waiting to take off or after it's landed.
by Martin Moylan

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Early morning storms knock out power in metro area

About 1,000 people are still in the dark after an early morning storm system knocked out power lines throughout the Twin Cities.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Experts to vote on best cold climate wine

Fifteen wine experts will gather at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus on Tuesday for a unique wine tasting.

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After Franken win, Senate Dems pay $500K bill

After Franken win, Senate Dems pay $500K bill

Sen. Al Franken's Democratic allies have been helping him pay off his legal bills.

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Target Field to get first batch of grass tonight

Target Field to get first batch of grass tonight

The first batch of turf will be delivered and installed at Target Field in downtown Minneapolis this evening, after traveling over 800 miles in refrigerated trucks.
by Madeleine Baran

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Portion of Hennepin Avenue closed over weekend

Motorists should expect delays on a portion of Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis over the weekend.
by Madeleine Baran

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Woman charged with vehicular homicide in weekend crash

A New Brighton woman has been charged today with vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal accident in St. Paul on Sunday.
by Madeleine Baran

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