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Minnesota trooper leaps from helicopter to rescue man stuck in bog

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Two Minnesota State Patrol pilots used a helicopter, night vision and thermal imaging to rescue a man trapped in a bog near Park Rapids. More>>

A proposed EX-PATRIOT Act would impose a mandatory 30 percent capital gains tax on people who renounce their citizenship, and prevent them from re-entering the country. Good idea?

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In Depth: Angelman syndrome Video included

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Kids with Angelman Syndrome have developmental challenges, speech problems and seizures. Despite the difficulties, they continue to smile -- and that is the remarkable thing about angel children. More>>

Could ticket raffle pay for part of Vikings stadium?

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Though it's never been done before, the stadium bill passed at the Capitol does allow for a lottery that raffles off tickets to help pay for the project -- and that idea is currently being considered. More>>

64 lbs of mercury found on Craigslist, purchased by MPCA

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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was able to capture 64 pounds of mercury that a Craigslist seller found in his late grandfather's garage. More>>

Disco legend Donna Summer dead at 63

Disco legend Donna Summer, a five-time Grammy winner with such hits as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "On the Radio," who helped define the dance music of the '70s and '80s, died Thursday at 63 after battling cancer.
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Semi driver perches on cab after crashing into lake off I-94

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A semi driver had to act fast after crashing his truck into a lake off Interstate 94 near Alexandria, Minn. early Thursday morning. More>>

PHOTOS: Dust storm in Redwood Falls, Minn.

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Visibility was reduced to a quarter-mile as a dust storm rolled through southwestern Minnesota on May 17, just outside of Redwood Falls. More>>

Ex-PATRIOT Act proposed after Facebook co-founder's citizenship renouncement

A so-called Ex-PATRIOT Act would impose a mandatory 30 percent tax on capital gains for those who renounce their citizenship and would prohibit individuals like Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin from re-entering the country. More>>

$109M in dog bite claims paid by State Farm last year

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State Farm Insurance, one of the nation's largest home insurers, paid more than $109 million on about 3,800 dog bite claims nationwide last year. More>>

Nearly 1K surfers sign petition to keep dolphins at Minn. Zoo Video included

Allie the dolphin (photo courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo). Allie the dolphin (photo courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo).
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"You don't know what you've got ‘til it's gone," says the old adage, but just 48 hours after the Minnesota Zoo announced it's dolphin exhibit will be discontinued – no firm date has been set – nearly 1,000 fans of the underwater mammals have signed a petition that aims to block the move. More>>

No-sophomore prom policy steams Southwest High School students Video included

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It's the time of year when teens don some fancy duds and head off to the prom, but one Minneapolis school's plan to turn away younger dates has many students steaming over the no-sophomore policy. More>>

Washington County cracks down on graduation party drinking Video included

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It's that time of year: High school seniors across the state are getting ready to put on their cap and gown -- but sometimes the pomp and circumstance is followed by alcohol.
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  • Sports

  • Twins

    Thursday, May 17 2012 4:49 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:49:42 GMT
    P.J. Walters walked into Comerica Park in Detroit Thursday morning knowing what he needed to do.
    P.J. Walters walked into Comerica Park in Detroit Thursday morning knowing what he needed to do. Less than 24 hours earlier, Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn lasted only two innings before leaving the game with an injury.
  • Thursday, May 17 2012 4:33 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:33:30 GMT
    Though it's never been done before, the stadium bill passed at the Capitol does allow for a lottery that raffles off tickets to help pay for the project -- and that idea is currently being considered.
    Though it's never been done before, the stadium bill passed at the Capitol does allow for a lottery that raffles off tickets to help pay for the project -- and that idea is currently being considered.
  • NFL

    Thursday, May 17 2012 3:28 PM EDT2012-05-17 19:28:01 GMT
    The retired NFL quarterback held a charity auction that allowed the winning bid an exclusive opportunity to have Favre play catch at a school or football practice in the Summrall, Mississippi area.
    The retired NFL quarterback held a charity auction that allowed the winning bid an exclusive opportunity to have Favre play catch at a school or football practice in the Summrall, Mississippi area.
  • Ahman Green retired from the NFL in August 2011, but the 35-year-old former Green Bay Packers running back wants his career to continue. "I've got at least five years left in me to play football."
    Ahman Green retired from the NFL in August 2011, but the 35-year-old former Green Bay Packers running back wants his career to continue. "I've got at least five years left in me to play football."
  • Twins

    Thursday, May 17 2012 11:13 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:13:12 GMT
    It wasn't easy, and it certainly didn't come without a cost, but the Twins put together an 11-7 win over Detroit in game one of their short two game series Wednesday night.
    It wasn't easy, and it certainly didn't come without a cost, but the Twins put together an 11-7 win over Detroit in game one of their short two game series Wednesday night.

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