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Unfinished, but new ethics policy goes to regents
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A sweeping conflict-of-interest policy that would apply to more than 18,000 University of Minnesota faculty and staff will get an important test before regents on Friday after more than two years of development.
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Minnesota Supreme Court’s chief justice to leave
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The chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court says he’s stepping down after two years on the bench.
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Minneapolis schools end lockdown in 2nd day
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A lockdown has ended at Minneapolis Public Schools after police say a threat made on a social networking site turned out to be not credible.
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Plea deal in works for ex-cop charged in robbery
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A plea agreement is in the works for an ex-Minneapolis police SWAT team member charged with bank robbery.
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Vikings players: Failed drug tests hurt image
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The agents for Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say negative publicity from their violation of the NFL’s anti-doping policy has unfairly hurt them.
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$2 million bond set for accused bar shooter
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Bond was set at $2 million Thursday for a man accused of opening fire in a bar in northeastern Minnesota, killing one man and injuring two others.
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Minn. lawmakers make final construction bill push
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The Minnesota Legislature has sent a $1 billion construction projects bill to Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
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Palin to host Bachmann fundraiser in Minneapolis
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is hosting a Minneapolis fundraiser for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann’s reelection effort.
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Vonn crashes, will still ski for overall title
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Lindsey Vonn crashed and bruised her right knee during the World Cup giant slalom Thursday, but is expected to compete Friday in the super-G in an attempt to win her third straight overall title.
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Tomlinson visits Vikings
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LaDainian Tomlinson is in Minnesota meeting with the Vikings about joining Adrian Peterson in a big-name backfield.
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Vonn wins super-combined title after 2 events
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Lindsey Vonn may have crashed in the giant slalom Thursday, but she got some good news after the race.
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Governor accused of siphoning staff from agencies
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A Senate leader plans to hold a hearing on concerns that Gov. Tim Pawlenty is siphoning staff from other state agencies for use in his own office.
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Man sentenced in ND van fire attack
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A Minnesota man has been sentenced in North Dakota to 15 years in prison for starting another man’s van on fire while the man was inside.
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Bill allowing race track slot machines tabled
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Legislation to add slot machines at Minnesota’s two race tracks is on hold for now, but supporters vow to revive the bill later.
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Lockdown at Mpls. schools extended
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Minneapolis Public Schools remained locked down for a second day because of a vague Internet threat.
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No Jackpot Winner
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None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were:
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Minnesota Boys’ High School Hockey State Tournament
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Anthony gets help in Denver’s win over Wolves
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Soaring through the air for a jaw-dropping, 360-dunk off an alley-oop pass, J.R. Smith showed everyone what teammate Chauncey Billups already knew _ the Denver Nuggets are so much more than a two-man team.
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Wednesday’s Scores
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Nuggets-Timberwolves, Box
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ND AG wants change in Minn. carbon regulations
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty supports changing a state law that makes it difficult for North Dakota to sell electricity from new, coal-fueled power plants to Minnesota, a Pawlenty spokesman said Wednesday.
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Karl misses game against Timberwolves
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Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets’ game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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Canadian firm offers to buy Dakota Growers Pasta
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Viterra Inc. is offering to buy Dakota Growers Pasta Co. for $240 million, which would put the Canadian food processing and grain handling company into the pasta business.
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Wolves F Hollins suspended for 2 games
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins was suspended on Wednesday for two games after separate run-ins with the Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson in their game Monday night.
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Madison, Milwaukee among cities wooing Google
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Madison and Milwaukee are among cities around the country hoping Google will chose to test its new fiber-optic network in their towns.
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