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December 15, 2016 12:22 PM

Chanhassen High principal charged with possessing child porn

Timothy Dorway allegedly told investigators his "primary interest" was pornography involving girls ages 11 to 13. His attorney said there's no indication Dorway had any inappropriate contact with children.

by Tim Nelson

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December 15, 2016 10:32 AM

Feds halt Twin Metals plan for Minn. copper mine near Boundary Waters

Federal authorities on Thursday called for a two-year "time out" for more environmental analysis and public input on whether future mining should be authorized on any federal land near Minnesota's Boundary Waters.

by Dan Kraker

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December 15, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: 'Prints on Ice' at Highpoint Center for Printmaking

This week on Art Hounds, Highpoint Center for Printmaking presents its 30th "Prints on Ice," In The Heart of the Beast takes to the streets with "La Natividad," and "The Venetian Twins" travels to Duluth.

by Marianne Combs

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December 14, 2016 6:22 PM

Appetites: What's in a good bottle of wine?

The wine world can be daunting, but one expert offered his tips for how to navigate it.

by MPR News Staff

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December 14, 2016 4:23 PM

Twin cities grad rates at 4-year high, but still well behind state average

More Twin Cities students are graduating high school, but the picture before and after graduation day doesn't look so bright, according to a new annual report from education organization Generation Next.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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December 14, 2016 4:00 AM

After year of bad press, Como Park High School seeks to rewrite its story

Teachers and students at St. Paul's Como Park High School say they're getting a fresh start this year after months of student violence in the 2015-16 school year.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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December 13, 2016 4:16 PM

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Why e-cigs' popularity is causing alarm

Vaping is surging in popularity, and that's a big deal for the Surgeon General.

by MPR News Staff

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December 13, 2016 2:10 PM

Why do we want to bite cute things?

You've heard it before: "I could eat you up!" "I want to pinch those cheeks!" "I just want to give that puppy a squeeze!" The same psychology that explains this "cute aggression" also explains why we cry when we're happy.

by Molly Bloom

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December 12, 2016 3:38 PM

Minneapolis maps next steps as big stores exit downtown

With department stores dying and the future of Macy's unknown, experts say Minneapolis must find a way to recreate a vibrant shopping district as more people move downtown.

by Martin Moylan