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January 16, 2015 8:46 AM

Sartell woman advised Julianne Moore on 'Still Alice'

If Julianne Moore wins an Academy Award next month, one of the names you may hear in her acceptance speech is Sandy Oltz, a Sartell resident.

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January 16, 2015 8:11 AM

Red Lake Band mulls growing marijuana legally following Justice ruling

Red Lake's tribal council OK's a feasibility study after federal officials said tribes can legalize marijuana in their territories under certain conditions.

by Jon Collins

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January 16, 2015 8:09 AM

Warmer than average forecast in the works for remainder of January

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley discusses a warm spell that's ended three very cold weeks. He also reviews last year's weather in the Twin Cities.

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January 16, 2015 4:00 AM

'Force Majeure': When a man fails a woman, and everyone else

"Force Majeure" explores what happens when a man runs away from his family to save himself. Director Ruben Ostlund discusses the film at the Walker Art Center this weekend.

by Euan Kerr

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January 15, 2015 7:06 PM

St. Paul police say man shot dead by officers had loaded gun

St. Paul police say investigators found a loaded handgun "within immediate reach" of Marcus Ryan Golden after two officers shot and killed him early Wednesday.

by Peter Cox

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January 15, 2015 6:02 PM

Mpls. crime numbers good; community relations a work in progress

Despite positive crime data, Chief Janee Harteau spent more time Thursday answering questions about how to improve relations between police and people of color.

by Brandt Williams

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January 15, 2015 9:07 AM

U.S. attorney: Community connections key to fighting extremist recruitment

The recent terror attacks in Paris are renewing attention on recruitment by foreign terror groups. Federal officials say Minnesota is a center for such activity in the United States.

by Jon Collins

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January 15, 2015 9:06 AM

Elvis' manager-to-be saw him live 60 years ago

Colonel Tom Parker played a huge role in shaping the direction of the singer's career.

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January 15, 2015 7:39 AM

Target's Canadian exit puts some MN jobs at risk

With its expansion plans in tatters, the Minneapolis-based retail giant will close its 133 Canadian stores. Some 600 Twin Cities jobs are tied to Target's Canada operations.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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January 15, 2015 5:35 AM

Man killed by police described as 'beautiful,' and threatening

Marcus Golden, the man killed Wednesday by St. Paul police, had crossed the law before.

by Curtis Gilbert

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