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December 22, 2014 8:57 AM

Madonna releases 6 new songs after leaked tracks

The singer called the unexpected release an "early Christmas gift" for her fans.

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December 22, 2014 8:56 AM

Goaltending among issues holding back the Wild

The Minnesota Wild hope to snap a three-game winless streak when the team takes on Philadelphia Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center.

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December 22, 2014 4:00 AM

Women accuse their landlords of sexual harrassment

Experts say the experiences described by Twin Cities women are common, especially among the poor.

by Laura Yuen

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December 22, 2014 12:15 AM

To Bruce Kramer, denying our death means we're missing out

Talking frankly about ALS and death, Kramer says, beats giving in to bitterness.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 22, 2014 12:00 AM

Medical device tax opponents envision victory in spring

The medical device industry has spent more than $150 million to convince Congress to kill a tax on its devices, arguing it costs tens of thousands of jobs.

by Brett Neely

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December 19, 2014 9:06 AM

Backup singer says Elvis didn't want to sing 'Blue Christmas'

Millie Kirkham, who sang the "woo we woo" background vocals on Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas, died at 91 this week.

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December 19, 2014 9:05 AM

Upper Midwest teams well represented in college football playoffs

A couple of college football playoff games this weekend feature teams from our region.

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December 19, 2014 8:00 AM

December's temperature roller coaster is in a dip

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about the up and down temperatures in Minnesota so far this month.

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December 19, 2014 4:00 AM

Surly Brewing taps to start flowing in new age of beer

Three years after pushing for a change in liquor laws to allow breweries to sell directly to the public, Surly is opening what owner Omar Ansari calls "a destination brewery."

by Tim Nelson