Romney, Santorum swap charges in fiery debate

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum swapped accusations about spending, taxes and congressional earmarks in the 20th debate of the roller-coaster race for the GOP presidential nomination.
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Workers reinforce Sabo bridge after support failure

Minneapolis crews are working to reinforce the Sabo Bridge after one set of suspension cables on the pedestrian and bicycle bridge failed several days ago.
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Report finds gaps in Minnesota child protection system

The Legislative Auditor says there are gaps in Minnesota's child protection system -- variations in how counties and some Indian tribes first respond to cases of alleged mistreatment of children.
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Music with Minnesotans: Bradley Greenwald

If actor/singer Bradley Greenwald hadn't heard 'Hooked on the Classics' in Junior High, he may never have found his way to classical music at all!
Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum

Romney, Santorum swap charges in fiery debate

Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum swapped accusations about spending, taxes and congressional earmarks Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Jana Meckler

Minn. teachers weigh in on proposed tenure shakeup

A bill making its way through the Legislature would allow school administrators to consider a teacher's performance in the classroom, instead of just seniority, when cutting jobs.
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Possible walleye limit worries Garrison business owners

Data and projection models from the DNR show that if the current rate continues, the state's walleye limit could be reached too early in the season.
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Dr. Hallberg: Rethinking amoxicillin for sinus infections

A recent study found that the common antibiotic is no more effective in treating sinus infections than placebos.
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