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Good afternoon. For Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump finished second to a growing group of courageous women. That seems fully appropriate as 2017 draws to a close, writes Bob Collins. They are the "Silence Breakers' | NewsCut | Forecast
Sen. Al Franken will resign, Democratic official says
A Democratic official who has spoken to Al Franken and key aides says Franken will resign his Minnesota Senate seat on Thursday, the official tells MPR News. A tweet from Franken's official account said the report was "not accurate." | Most Senate Dems calling on Franken to resign
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra breaks attendance record

The orchestra also balanced its budget of close to $10 million and ended the season with a surplus of almost $350,000.

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Massive black hole reveals when the first stars blinked on

Scientists have detected a black hole thought to be about 800 million times as massive as our sun that is helping to reveal when the universe filled with starlight.

APMG head meets with staff to discuss Keillor allegations

CEO of American Public Media Group, Jon McTaggart, says the decision to sever ties with the former Prairie Home host was his alone.

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

With the cold weather upon us, now is the time of year Minnesotans turn to comfort food to help fight off the winter chill. Cook book author Teresa Marrone has some suggestions on dishes that will help you stay warm.

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Despite allegations, some Minnesotans want Franken to stay in Senate

Many Minnesotans still want Al Franken in office, despite allegations from several women he acted inappropriately toward them.

Flynn promised Russia sanctions were to be 'ripped up,' top House Democrat says

Sanctions on Russia were to be "ripped up" early in the Trump administration, then-national security adviser Mike Flynn said on Inauguration Day, according to new information released Wednesday.

Senate Republicans barrel toward sweeping tax overhaul

The Senate voted 51-47 to formally begin negotiations with the House in an effort to reconcile their two tax bills. Days and nights of tough negotiations await.

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