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Comfort food may not be all that comforting

Here's some disappointing news for hotdish lovers: Comfort food might not make you as happy as you think, according to a new study.

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Investigation of police handled differently in Wisconsin

Calls are growing for changes in the way we decide whether to bring charges against police officers.

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Speaker to be: The education of Kurt Daudt

Speaker to be: The education of Kurt Daudt

It took Kurt Daudt only four years to rise from first-termer to House Speaker. Supporters say he has the skills to negotiate with the DFL without compromising GOP principles.
by Catharine Richert

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Bernadeia Johnson resigns as Minneapolis schools superintendent

Bernadeia Johnson resigns as Minneapolis schools superintendent

Minneapolis Public Schools' superintendent Bernadeia Johnson is stepping down from the job she has held for more than four years, creating more turmoil in the district at a time when it faces tough challenges.
by Tim Post and MPR News Staff

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Joan Jett among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Joan Jett among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Joan Jett is among those who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

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Dylan-influenced Beatles emerged in '65

Dylan-influenced Beatles emerged in '65

"I'm a Loser" was one of the tracks on the album "Beatles '65," which was released 50 years ago today.

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Bridgewater up and down against Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings blew a 14-0 lead and lost to the first place Detroit Lions 16-14 Sunday.

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Women's advocates say police should hire more female officers

Women's advocates say police should hire more female officers

Citing studies that show female officers are better than males at defusing potentially violent confrontations, some advocates say police departments should hire more women.
by Brandt Williams

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Documents cast doubt on BNSF explanation of shipping delays

Documents cast doubt on BNSF explanation of shipping delays

The railroad blames heavy shipping demand and bad weather for significant rail shipping delays last winter -- delays that cost farmers, coal companies, utilities, and grain businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.
by Mark Steil

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