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U.S. attorney: Community connections key to fighting extremist recruitment

The recent terror attacks in Paris are renewing attention on recruitment by foreign terror groups. Federal officials say Minnesota is a center for such activity in the United States.
by Jon Collins

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Elvis' manager-to-be saw him live 60 years ago

Colonel Tom Parker played a huge role in shaping the direction of the singer's career.

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Target's Canadian exit puts some MN jobs at risk

Target's Canadian exit puts some MN jobs at risk

With its expansion plans in tatters, the Minneapolis-based retail giant will close its 133 Canadian stores. Some 600 Twin Cities jobs are tied to Target's Canada operations.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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Art Hounds: Duluth film, 12 Rods and 'Drum Machine'

The Art Hounds tell us about a new movie starring all-Duluth talent, the return of 12 Rods and Jill Bernard's improvised one-woman musical.
by Marianne Combs

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DFL plan for free two-year college draws fire

DFL plan for free two-year college draws fire

Senate Democrats want to provide free education to students at Minnesota's two-year community and technical colleges. But Republicans and leaders of four-year colleges are wary of the plan.
by Tom Scheck

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Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy, but what would it mean?

Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy, but what would it mean?

As three clergy sex abuse trials draw near, a bankruptcy filing could be a logical, if painful, next step for the Twin Cities archdiocese. Here's how it could unfold.
by Martin Moylan

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Elton John took a Beatles song to No. 1

John was the second artist to have a No. 1 hit covering a song by the Beatles.

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St. Paul police fatally shoot man during confrontation

St. Paul police fatally shoot man during confrontation

Police said the shooting occurred when officers responded to a report that a man had threatened a woman via cell phone. The St. Paul NAACP called for an independent investigation.
by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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Cold concern brings students coats, hats, mittens and more

Cold concern brings students coats, hats, mittens and more

When workers in the St. Paul Public Schools' Project Reach office saw students huddled under a towel, they took to Facebook. An appeal secured winter apparel for students who need it.
by Sasha Aslanian

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