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March 28, 2016 8:07 AM

Lawmakers return from Easter break with Real ID on the agenda

The Minnesota House is set to pass a Real ID bill Tuesday, when lawmakers return from their Easter weekend break and begin the fourth week of the 2016 session.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

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March 28, 2016 4:00 AM

Lawmakers weigh paying Minnesotans wrongly imprisoned

A state law that lets people jailed for a crime but later exonerated seek state damages faces its first demands for compensation. Lawmakers must now decide whether to pay.

by Brian Bakst

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March 28, 2016 4:00 AM

Doomed love affair makes 'irresistible' dance piece

Choreographer Mark Morris remains closely involved, though not on stage, in the dance he created 30 years ago for "Dido and Aeneas."

by Euan Kerr

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March 25, 2016 8:45 AM

Is Sano's move to right field working for the Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are moving star slugger Miguel Sano to right field. It's a move that some analysts say is risky.

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March 25, 2016 8:07 AM

Top MN Libertarian Party official rejects Ventura as presidential candidate

The executive director of Minnesota's Libertarian Party is rejecting former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as his party's presidential candidate.

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March 25, 2016 7:07 AM

March storm featured sharp snow cutoff

Climatologist Mark Seeley talks about a March snowstorm that hit in Minnesota that had some unusual characteristics.

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March 25, 2016 6:32 AM

Minnesota officials tell Muslims: We're here to protect you

Top law enforcement officials met with local Muslims to let them know that authorities are here to protect them.

by Matt Sepic

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March 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Appearing at Orchestra Hall, the TV and film star wants us to listen to songs we'd ordinarily scoff at.

by Euan Kerr

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March 25, 2016 4:00 AM

All in the family: Minneapolis teen health clinic grows into new role

A Minneapolis health clinic credited with helping the state drive down the number of unwanted teen pregnancies is changing with the times as patient demand wanes for its teen-only reproductive care.

by Lorna Benson