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An 'Obamacare' fix; American Indians and Christianity; rethinking cholesterol drug protocols

Along with the president trying to stanch the political fallout from the Affordable Care Act's creaky rollout, technical wizards are figuring out the best way to tackle Healthcare.gov's problems. We hear from American Indians walking the line between native customs and their Christian faith, take a look at the new guidelines for cholesterol-controlling drugs, and report on the latest hurdle challenging conservationists who want to control the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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Will the archbishop name all the priests under scrutiny? Also, the latest farm bill roadblock is all about eggs

On Tuesday we also hear from the first Hmong-American elected to the St. Paul City Council, get ready to hear more about potentially sickening vapors in a Minneapolis neighborhood, and try to sort out confusion over subsidies in the MNsure online health insurance marketplace.

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Another priest implicated in the Twin Cities; 'Redskins' nickname draws hundreds to protest

On Friday we also take a look at family traditions around the deer hunting opener, give the state's health insurance exchange a physical, and look at the Republicans competing for a chance to run against Sen. Al Franken. And, heading into the weekend, we interview the Wayzata writer behind a new movie about a rodeo cowboy with AIDS who takes his health -- and the law -- into his own hands.

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In Minneapolis, Hodges claims mayoral win and Warsame makes history. In Cambridge, worries about sex offenders

Cambridge is on edge over sex offender transfer plans. The education commissioner points to achievement-gap progress in a new round of test results. The Minneapolis mayor joins the ranks of famous telephone misdialers.

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Election Day: What we know so far. Also, winter makes its first robust appearance

More stories we're following: The Minnesota Supreme Court today reversed a Court of Appeals ruling that granted a new trial for a St. Paul priest who said religious doctrine was used in his prosecution in violation of the U.S. Constitution. Historic Red Wing Pottery is closing up shop. And Cargill to label meat after "pink slime" uproar.

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Election Day toolbox and live blog; Xcel Energy seeks a rate hike; Medtronic and Boston Scientific battle in SCOTUS

We also have a conversation with one of the skydivers involved in that mid-air collision over Wisconsin. Minnesota's corn harvest is now ahead of the five-year average for the first time this season. And by bedtime, you may be looking out the window at the first real snow of the year.

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Ready for Minneapolis ranked-choice voting? Also, two priests step aside over 'prior misconduct'

On Monday we're also fact checking MNsure opponents who will tell you a plan on the new health insurance exchange will cost you more than your old plan -- a lot more. Are they right? We look at why the Minneapolis police chief joined foot patrols on Sunday evening following a nightclub shooting death. And it looks like Election Day may come with some snow.

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More scrutiny for the archdiocese over its handling of abuse cases; a reminder that state law prevents your health insurance from being canceled

Also on Friday we're hosting a mayoral debate in Minneapolis, the food stamp program is tightening its belt, Minnesota's pre-term birth rate is getting worse, and the Cube Critics tell us why "12 Years a Slave" is the best movie so far this year.

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