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Thanksgiving would not be the same without Dorcas Reilly. She worked for years in the Campbell Soup kitchens, created the green bean casserole — a Thanksgiving staple on hundreds (if not thousands) of dinner tables across Minnesota. Read more on NewsCut | Forecast | Election 2018: Voter guides
First Ave. to buy Fitzgerald Theater from Minnesota Public Radio
First Avenue announced Wednesday that it has agreed to buy the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul from Minnesota Public Radio. First Avenue owner Dayna Frank said the Minneapolis-based operator of music clubs was "excited about the opportunities for more events and performances in another iconic space in this community." Gallery: A look at Fitzgerald events from the past
Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries

Crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, CNN and others were intercepted Tuesday night and Wednesday in a rash of attacks aimed at prominent Democrats and a cable news network often criticized by political conservatives. A similar device was found Monday at the New York compound of liberal billionaire George Soros, a major contributor to Democratic causes.

Poll: Kavanaugh, #MeToo loom large in 2018 Minnesota races

Questions of sexual harassment and accountability have been a constant presence in 2018 politics. They resurfaced in the latest MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll when the question turned to new U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford.

Employees blame cutbacks and poor communication for Frontier's problems

Employees say lack of staff and management inattention to detail leads to poor customer service.
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2018 election video: What is the secretary of state's job?
The secretary of state is the person responsible for administering elections. You think that's a lot of work? Well, it's not the only job the office has. Check out our latest Elections Explained video to learn more about the job.
U.S. Bank trimming staff as business changes

U.S. Bank is laying off 700 employees, the Minneapolis bank announced today, saying the layoffs are due to changing business needs.

Poet Tony Hoagland dies at 64
Poet Tony Hoagland has died at age 64. Hoagland was known for writing poetry that was beautiful but also critical of American culture and consumerism. His collection "What Narcissism Means to Me" was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Tech companies lead another steep sell-off in U.S. stocks

Another torrent of selling gripped Wall Street Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting more than 600 points and extending a losing streak for the benchmark S&P 500 index to a sixth day.

Vatican target of lawsuit over child sexual abuse by priests

St. Paul Attorney Jeff Anderson is suing the Vatican. He says the suit — filed in federal court in California — targets the Vatican because it has been at the root of the widespread sexual abuse of children within the Catholic Church. He is seeking all records the Vatican has about abusive clergy.

FBI: $25K to find missing NW Wisconsin girl whose parents were killed

The FBI on Wednesday offered $25,000 for information that helps find Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old Barron, Wis., girl whose parents were found shot to death in their home last week.

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