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February 8, 2013 7:35 PM

Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

After three days of hearings this week at the state Capitol, legislators remain divided on the issue of gun control with some believing compromise and consensus can be reached, while others believe the debate to be a distraction from important budget work.

by Mike Mulcahy and Tim Pugmire

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February 8, 2013 6:32 PM

30 arrested in crack cocaine for EBT scheme

Authorities have arrested 30 people for selling crack cocaine in Duluth and neighboring Superior, Wis.

by Dan Kraker

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February 8, 2013 5:52 PM

Video: Annual Minnesota Beard-Off

Nearly 100 will compete for the Twin Cities beard championship title this weekend. Watch a video of the competitive beardsmen talk about how they prepare for the show.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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February 8, 2013 5:24 PM

Minnesota Beard-Off to feature 100 hairy men (and some women)

Nearly 100 will compete for the Twin Cities beard championship title this weekend. Hirsute competitive beardsmen prepare for the show, combing, brushing, styling and conditioning.

by Jessica Mador

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February 8, 2013 9:24 AM

Strong Towns videos let you see the cityscape anew

Chuck Marohn, whose non-profit Strong Towns looks for ways towns and cities can improve their livability, has been illustrating foibles and triumphs via video.

by Dave Peters

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February 8, 2013 5:00 AM

At this time of year, crows increase a different kind of murder rate

Usually social, the birds like to gather in gigantic flocks to sleep during the winter. And lately, they especially like to do it in south Minneapolis.

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February 8, 2013 4:00 AM

Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking

To combat the growing problem of sex trafficking, Minnesota is changing how it views underage victims. Advocates are asking lawmakers to help support safe housing that's not juvenile detention. The Heartland Girls' Ranch, founded more than 20 years ago as a place for abused or neglected girls, is one such healthy refuge from sexual exploitation.

by Sasha Aslanian

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February 7, 2013 11:00 PM

Are transparency and accountability important values in the fight against terrorism?

The Obama administration’s use of drones to kill terror suspects has attracted harsh criticism in recent days and contributed to the controversy around the nomination of John Brennan to head the CIA. Some in government are calling for more transparency and accountability – for example, by subjecting drone strikes to a legal review process, or…

by Eric Ringham

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February 7, 2013 5:47 PM

Silica sand mine study requested by state agencies

State agencies are calling for a broader and more detailed environmental study on two proposed silica sand mines in Winona County. The recommendation comes as some legislators are considering the possibility of a statewide study of the potential environmental and health effects of the booming industry.

by Stephanie Hemphill