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January 8, 2016 7:34 AM

Big shift in temperatures about to hit Minnesota

Climatologist Mark Seeley says cold temperatures coming to Minnesota are a major departure from a winter that's been warmer than average.

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January 8, 2016 6:35 AM

Lawmakers clash over racial disparities special session fix

A Census report last year found economic disparities between white Minnesotans and people of color are continuing to widen. The state demographer says it could have major consequences for Minnesota.

by Matt Sepic

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January 8, 2016 4:00 AM

Imation tries to evolve into data-storage survivor

Products like photo film and floppy disks didn't have the lifespan to sustain the company after its origins at 3M.

by Martin Moylan

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January 7, 2016 11:15 AM

Frozen football? Vikings old-school running back on playing in subzero temps

Sunday's Vikings-Seahawks playoff is likely to rank as one of the coldest games in National Football League history. Dave Osborn played in two of those games in the '70s. Here's how he survived them.

by Jon Collins

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January 7, 2016 9:01 AM

Bay City Rollers hit inspired follow-up songs

Bay City Rollers hit No. 1 40 years ago, and it inspired a song that was intended to be bad, but ending up being a hit in Japan.

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January 7, 2016 4:00 AM

Winter's slow start has climate scientists guessing

Lakes have frozen over, but not enough for ice fishing to begin in earnest.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 7, 2016 4:00 AM

MN enhanced IDs may meet standards, but paperwork is a drawback for some

State officials said there are only about 13,900 Minnesotans with enhanced drivers licenses right now, but applications have picked up sharply in recent weeks.

by Tim Nelson

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January 6, 2016 1:50 PM

MN special session plans fade with GOP, Dayton at odds

Prospects for a special session dimmed Wednesday as DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt blamed each other for the lack of progress.

by Tim Pugmire