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Evacuation order lifted in Superior following refinery fire
The Husky Energy refinery plant explosion injured at least 11 people and sent billowing plumes of black smoke into the air. | Photos | What we know
Kim, Moon pledge end to Korean War and denuclearization of peninsula

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and South Korea's Moon Jae-in met at the border village of Panmunjom for the first inter-Koreas summit in more than a decade.

Senate turns back bills aimed at gun violence

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday swept aside an effort to force votes on two measures aimed at toughening state gun laws, just a day after a state House member staged a 24-hour sit-in over that chamber's inaction on measures aimed at gun violence.

Minn. finalizes guidelines for opioid prescriptions

The governor also announced new pilot projects on opioid abuse in greater Minnesota and pushed the Legislature to pass bills to reduce opioid overdoses.

Report: Minnesota's early childhood programs are complex, fragmented

The analysis from the Office of the Legislative Auditor also found little to no statewide data on the effectiveness of early childhood programs. The report says Minnesota's complex system creates burdens for families.

Former NBC correspondent accuses Tom Brokaw of sexual misconduct

Linda Vester, who worked for a decade at NBC before moving to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her on two separate occasions in the 1990s.

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After a long career, 'Rain Man' creator wanted to make a movie about love
The writer of "Bill" and "Rain Man" said he'd had enough of "weepy dramas."
Vikings take UCF cornerback Mike Hughes in 1st round

The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round on Thursday night, resisting temptation to pass up a premium position while counting on depth in the pool of offensive linemen to help them later in the draft.

A slowing ocean current could mean big climate changes

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, education via sailboat and youth activism. Buckle up for this week's Climate Cast.

Indie Bookstore Day: Where to go, what to read

We've compiled reading recommendations from 29 Minnesota bookstores. Bookstores around the state will be celebrating Saturday with sales, signings and other bookish treats.

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