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Aftermath of agonizing fiscal cliff vote will be felt statewide

The deal protects more than 2 million middle-class Minnesotans from tax hikes, but leaves farm subsidies and other domestic programs in limbo Updated 11:11 PM
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Downtown St. Paul Macy's closing will end a 50-year era

Store employees will be officially told Thursday that the store is closing, reportedly in late March, according to sources who did not want to be named. Updated 12:36 AM

Utah 106, Wolves 84

Wolves starters play their way to the bench in loss at Utah

The 22-point loss was Minnesota's worst of the season and dropped its record to 14-14 with the Nuggets looming in a back-to-back. Updated 12:47 AM

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With quota nearly met, Minn. wolf season ends Thursday Updated 10:38 PM

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's medical team advised her Wednesday evening that she was making good progress on all fronts and said they are confident she will fully recover. Full storyFull story Updated 10:21 PM

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Minn. Rep. Peterson seeks guarantee before tackling farm bill

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson said Wednesday he's so upset that Congress passed only a short extension of the 2008 Farm Bill that he won't work on a new version without assurances from congressional leaders it will get a vote. Full storyFull story Updated 4:48 PM

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Fresh talks signal thaw in Minnesota Orchestra dispute

Meeting for the first time since musicians were locked out on Oct. 1, negotiators agreed to seek a framework for ending an impasse that has shut down the ensemble and frustrated fans of classical music. Full storyFull story Updated 11:52 PM

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