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March 14, 2016 4:00 AM

Wage theft hits lowest paid workers hardest

Millions of workers have had their wages stolen by their employers, a crime that has victimized employees ranging from NFL cheerleaders to janitors.

by Martin Moylan

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March 13, 2016 12:00 AM

Longtime Minnesota Congressman Martin Sabo dies at 78

Martin Sabo served 28 years in the U.S. House. Before being elected to Congress, Sabo served 18 years in the Minnesota Legislature, where he was first elected in 1960 at age 22.

by The Associated Press

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March 11, 2016 9:58 AM

Cloud Cult busy with concerts, feature film

The band is out with new music and a feature film.

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March 11, 2016 9:48 AM

Stakes rising in high school boys basketball tournament

The Minnesota boys high school basketball tournament continues today with games at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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March 11, 2016 8:58 AM

March temps way above average so far in Minnesota

March temperatures in Minnesota are way above normal so far.

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March 11, 2016 6:14 AM

DNR wants limited ban on lead shot; some hunters opposed

The DNR says the plan is meant to reduce the amount of lead deposited on public hunting lands, which officials say poisons waterfowl.

by Matt Sepic

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March 11, 2016 5:52 AM

Red Lake boys basketball continues winning tradition in state tournament

The Red Lake Warriors boys basketball team is buoyed by a loyal fan base that traveled to the Twin Cities by the hundreds and was pulled together by tragedy.

by Peter Cox

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March 11, 2016 4:00 AM

Jodzio's love of short stories animates 'Knockout'

The Minneapolis writer likes to explore a funny thought, but then abandon it before it gets old.

by Euan Kerr

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March 11, 2016 3:00 AM

Grand Portage Band, state diverge on collaring moose

Last year Gov. Mark Dayton ordered the state DNR to stop collaring moose, saying the stress of the research into the declining population was harmful to the animals. The Grand Portage Band of Chippewa came to a different conclusion.

by Dan Kraker