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October 5, 2016 8:48 AM

5 rematch races that could reshape the Minnesota House

This year's battle for control of the Minnesota House features rematches where Republicans beat DFL incumbents two years ago. Winning back all five wouldn't flip the House to the Democrats but would get them close.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 5, 2016 4:00 AM

Last call for early closing times at St. Paul liquor stores?

The city's 8 p.m. weeknight closing time for liquor stores is one of its last vestiges of post-Prohibition liquor restrictions. Minnesota's emerging brewing industry may force that to change.

by Tim Nelson

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October 4, 2016 8:59 AM

One-hit wonder 'Macarena' topped charts 20 years ago

"Macarena" spent a near-record 14 weeks at the top of the charts and VH1 listed it as the greatest one-hit wonder of all time.

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October 4, 2016 8:27 AM

CEO: Lack of healthy people roiling individual health care market

Minnesotans who buy insurance on their own through MNSure will see their monthly premiums increase by as much as 67 percent next year. Consumers will also see fewer insurers when open enrollment begins.

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October 4, 2016 5:53 AM

Paisley Park museum opening likely delayed by traffic concerns

Paisley Park had been scheduled to open to paying visitors on Thursday. It's unclear what the delay will mean for people who've bought tickets.

by Matt Sepic

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October 4, 2016 4:00 AM

Sharing economy delivers risks, rewards to Rochester

The rise of Airbnb and other online rental sites has ignited a policy debate in Rochester over how to balance the interests of existing, regulated businesses against those operating in the unregulated sharing economy.

by Catharine Richert

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October 3, 2016 11:10 PM

Striking Minnesota nurses reject Allina's contract proposal

Thousands of nurses at five Allina Health hospitals in Minnesota have rejected the company's latest proposal, pushing their strike into its fifth week.

by Lorna Benson

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October 3, 2016 9:02 AM

The late Sir Neville Marriner was scheduled to conduct the Minnesota Orchestra again

Marriner, who served as musical director for the Minnesota Orchestra from 1979 to 1986, died Sunday at the age of 92. He was booked to conduct the orchestra in January.