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Last year’s count continues a deadly trend in recent years, according to federal data.

Lilliputian fantasy comes off as genuine and meaningful.

Last year’s count continues a deadly trend in recent years, according to federal data.

One person has been arrested and there is no public risk, police said

Three Vikings are listed questionable to play Saturday night in Green Bay, where the NFC North champions can strengthen their foothold on a first-round bye in the playoffs. Left tackle Riley Reiff (ankle), safety Andrew Sendejo (ankle) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ribs) are questionable, or the NFL’s version of 50/50 to play against the Packers. Reiff was held out last week due to the ankle injury suffered in Carolina on Dec. 10. Reiff was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Both... Читать дальше...

Hospitalizations from flu-like symptoms jump 38 percent

In his final speech to the Senate Franken said, “Politics is about the improvement of people’s lives.” The American people know that to be true, and they fill me with hope for our future."

Sponsors came forward after officials said they couldn’t afford a supersized palace.

Big gigs for the week of Dec. 22-28, also including Katie McMahon, the Klituation and Rio Nido.

The key for Republicans is to make the midterms about ANYTHING EXCEPT Trump’s personality.

In hearing on request to dismiss suit, company argues that the state agreed not to sue years ago.

Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen already reached one major yardage milestone this season when he became the first Minnesota receiver since Sidney Rice in 2009 to top 1,000 yards. But here’s an even better honor still within reach for Thielen: With two games left, Thielen has 1,191 receiving yards. That puts him No. 14 on the Vikings’ all-time single-season list — not bad, but again he has two games remaining. If he hits his season average of 85 yards Saturday against Green Bay, he’ll move into the top 10. Читать дальше...

Afternoon Star Tribune Local Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Weather Video Forecast

Selection for last minute shoppers at MSP has improved since a remodeling that brought 50 new stores.

The Gophers football program and head coach P.J. Fleck deserve the victory lap they were able to take Wednesday, when they delivered the most highly regarded recruiting class around here in almost a decade, if not of all-time. Fleck was brought in to provide energy and build a program, with recruiting at the heart of his message. He’s been everything as advertised so far. At times like this, it’s easy to get swept up in the momentum. It’s just as important, then, to hit the pause button around signing... Читать дальше...