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U.S. women's soccer champs soar over Portugal before St. Paul crowd
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Portugal 3-0 Tuesday at Allianz Field in an exhibition match that was part of the team’s World Cup victory tour. 
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It’s more than just detox - Hennepin County has a new alternative to jail or ER for mental health crises
Hennepin County has expanded a long-standing detox facility to serve people undergoing a mental health crisis. The goal is to provide a better alternative than jail or the Emergency Room.
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Hong Kong government withdraws extradition bill, a key demand of protesters
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced she is withdrawing the proposed law from consideration, which set off protests now entering their fourth month. Protesters demands, however, have grown.
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Builders: Cut spendy red tape to boost affordable housing
With affordable housing in short supply in Minnesota, home builders say elected officials can ratchet down costs by eliminating bureaucracy developers consider unnecessary and expensive. 
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Fischbach says she'll back Trump on trade, other issues
Michelle Fischbach said Tuesday she hopes farmers in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District will be patient as President Trump pursues a trade deal with China. Fischbach recently announced she’s running for the seat held by Democrat Collin Peterson. 
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Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast
Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as the U.S. Coast Guard, Britain's Royal Navy and a handful of aid groups tried to get food and medicine to survivors and take the most desperate people to safety.
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When the 'whisper network' goes public: The 'S****y Media Men' list, 2 years on
In 2017, a crowdsourced spreadsheet gave women the opportunity to anonymously share allegations against prominent figures in journalism and publishing. One writer has filed a defamation lawsuit. 
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Amateurs identify U.S. spy satellite behind President Trump's tweet
The satellite is believed to be among America's most advanced. Some believe it's as large as the Hubble Space Telescope.
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