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For John Sandford, Minnesota remains the perfect crime scene
Thrill master John Sandford, who set his latest book, "Escape Clause," at the Minnesota Zoo, talks with MPR News about his characters' Minnesota roots -- and the hardest part about crime writing.
Powerful DFL senator faces a stiff challenge in northern Minnesota
Needing six more seats to take control of the Minnesota Senate, Republicans are pushing hard to beat Senate Taxes Committee Chair Rod Skoe in a region where there's clear support for Donald Trump.
Shelia E. to perform song about when she met Prince
On Sunday night, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis will host the Purple Philanthropy Shelia E. Benefit Concert. Longtime Prince collaborator Shelia E. will perform.
Questions about officiating linger after Lynx loss
Los Angeles is celebrating after the Sparks beat the Minnesota Lynx Thursday night to win their third WNBA championship in front of a packed house at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Where to see Minnesota fall colors this week
Much of Minnesota is now past peak for leaf-peeping, but the good news is that if you head south, you'll still be able to see some vibrant red, gold and orange.