Snow tapers off, commuting headaches persist

The snow is expected to let up, but the morning commute already has brought dozens of spinouts, crashes and rollovers. Also, winds will pick up, creating visibility problems.

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1 dies after SUV rolls on icy Hwy. 61 near Two Harbors

An SUV rolled over on icy Hwy. 61 south of Two Harbors, leaving one of two people in the vehicle dead, authorities said.

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Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

Iran began enriching uranium to a higher level on Tuesday over the vociferous objections of the U.S. and its allies who fear the process could eventually be used to give the Islamic republic nuclear weapons.

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Pawlenty seeks longer terms for sex offenders

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is seeking longer prison sentences for sex offenders.

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Minn. Senate to vote on $1B public works bill

A $1 billion construction projects bill gets its first big vote on Tuesday in the Democrat-controlled Senate.

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U Alumni Association picks Phil Esten as chief executive

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association has named a new chief executive officer.

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Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world’s largest automaker.

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Ringo to play Mystic Lake

He might not wear his Electric Fetus T-shirt, but Ringo Starr will return to Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on July 25 with his latest All-Starr Band, featuring Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Richard Page and Gary Wright .

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Mpls. cop fired over Taser arrest wants his job back

The officer contends the department’s probe into the incident had a predetermined outcome to silence criticism.

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Minn. GOP feels party gathering steam

Buoyed by recent victories and fundraising, some Republicans say the time is ripe to regain the majority.

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