Fan blade inspections ordered after jet engine explodes mid-air
U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections on engine fan blades like the one that snapped off a Southwest Airlines plane, leading to the death of a woman who was partially blown out a window.
Season's fleeting for what's left of state high school spring sports
After last weekend's storm, hundreds of games have been scrapped. One local official says it could be May before outdoor fields are ready for play.
Twin Cities home sales plunge 12 percent as supply thins even more
People shopping for homes last month encountered 26 percent fewer listings than a year ago.
Diaz-Canel replaces Raul Castro as Cuba's president
HAVANA (AP) — A 57-year-old bureaucrat replaced Raul Castro as the president of Cuba on Thursday, launching a new political era as a government led by a single family for six decades tries to ensure the long-term survival of one of the world's last communist states.
Trump passes up chance to say if he'll fire Mueller, Rosenstein
"We want to get the investigation over with, done with," Trump said at a news conference in Florida with Japan's prime minister, adding that he hoped that the probe was "coming to an end."
Man charged with assaulting bus driver in north Mpls. after false racial accusation
The defendant's girlfriend had accused the driver of making racial comments; video reveals none, according to the charges.
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Dead wolves or live foxes? State Patrol pulls over vehicle on I-494 to check
Minnesota Appeals Court to consider release of serial rapist
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Paul delivers for Houston to take 2-0 lead, Towns quiet again for Wolves
Berrios right at home before LaMarre's 16th-inning game-winner
NHL suspends Morrissey for Game 5, calls hit 'a reckless strike' on Staal
Tight end is position to watch for Vikings at No. 30, former GM says
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Business
Twin Cities home sales plunge 12 percent as supply thins even more
Amazon's Bezos calls Best Buy turnaround 'remarkable' as unveils new TV partnership
U.S. Bank's profit rises, but investors fret about spending growth
Heart devices help Abbott Labs beat earnings estimates
Opinion
Legislature should value thorough vetting in U regent selection
Listen: Comey book roils Washington
2018 Legislature: Possible harm to wild rice is simply un-Minnesotan
Counterpoint: Rest assured, DNR is being rigorous and thorough on Polymet
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