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The big story Friday morning is the short run by the University of Minnesota men's basketball team in the NCAA tournament.
The proposed federal budget submitted this week by President Trump would eliminate many federal agencies and substantially cut the budgets of others.
Divide over mining near BWCA on display at public meeting
About 1,000 people packed a public meeting in Duluth on a federal proposal that could lead to a 20-year moratorium on mining exploration and development.
DHS questions whether Mayo policy violates law
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is probing the Mayo Clinic for possible violations of civil- and human-rights laws by putting a higher priority on patients with commercial insurance.
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are proposing $900 million in tax cuts that they say will help boost the state's economy.
Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'
"Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the ninth chart-topper for the Supremes.
Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery
After pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, the siting of a Muslim cemetery may go forward in rural Chisago County. The county commissioners voted in December to deny the project.
Senate passes plan to aid health insurers
The Minnesota Senate approved a Republican-backed plan to stabilize the individual health insurance market through a new state subsidy known as reinsurance. But there's no guarantee it will lower costs.