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December 4, 2014 4:00 AM

MN forecast may show surplus, but are lawmakers in a spending mood?

Many at the Capitol expect today's new economic forecast to show a surplus, but leaders from both political parties are trying to dampen expectations for more state spending.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 3, 2014 6:56 PM

Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly

After the Minnesota Twins announced that the team signed Torii Hunter to a one-year contract, he and a reporter had a terse exchange over his views on gay marriage.

by Brandt Williams

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December 3, 2014 9:19 AM

St. Scholastica professor's sons perform Ojibwe songs for Obama

The children of a St. Scholastica professor performed traditional Ojibwe songs today at the opening ceremonies for the White House Tribal Nations Conference.

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December 3, 2014 9:17 AM

Franken focuses on Uber and Lyft privacy policies

Sen. Al Franken is questioning ride-sharing start-ups Uber and Lyft about what they do with passenger data, including logs of where customers have traveled and when.

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December 3, 2014 7:33 AM

Fargo mayor remembered as flood folk hero

Dennis Walaker, who died Tuesday after battling kidney cancer, was lauded for his efforts during 2009 floods. Deputy Mayor Tim Mahoney will take over until a special election can be held.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 3, 2014 4:00 AM

Minn. could allow transgender athletes to pick team that suits them

The Minnesota State High School League board is expected to vote this week on a proposal to allow transgender athletes to play on the team of their choice.

by Tim Post

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December 2, 2014 9:02 AM

Marsalis, McLorin Salvant headline holiday show

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis will be performing tonight at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. They will be joined by guest vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant.