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'I couldn't believe it': Tofte photographer stumbles on rare lynx sighting

Thomas Spence was looking for moose to photograph near Tofte on Saturday morning when he came upon a Canada lynx standing in the road. Then a second lynx came from the woods. Then another and another and another.

Dai Thao faces charges for unlawfully assisting an elderly voter

St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao is facing three criminal charges in connection with an incident at the polls in the November election.

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North Mankato first outside metro to ban under-21 tobacco sales

North Mankato has banned tobacco sales to people under age 21, becoming the first community outside the Twin Cities to do so.

Dispute over lieutenant governor job lands in court

A Ramsey County Judge heard arguments Tuesday in the legal challenge of Republican Michelle Fischbach's attempt to serve as both lieutenant governor and state senator.

Trump says he would 'love' to see a shutdown if Dems don't back his immigration plans

The president commented during a White House round-table on the MS-13 gang, where he also blasted the "stupidity" of U.S. immigration law.

Activist sentenced to prison for targeting North Dakota oil pipeline

Michael Foster in October 2016 cut through a chain link fence and turned a shut-off valve on the Keystone Pipeline as part of a four-state protest.

Pawlenty quits DC lobbying job as he mulls governor's race

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will step down in March as CEO of a Washington-based financial services association. He's actively considering a political comeback in Minnesota.

'Furry watermelon with legs': MN Zoo welcomes baby Malayan tapir

Zoo guests will be able to see her daily starting at 9 a.m. for short periods of time as she adjusts to her new space. You can also watch her via webcam. Prepare to be "aww"-ed.

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