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Doom And Gloom: Olympic Wins Trump Critics

For skeptics, the Olympics were deliciously doomed: London's transport network would surely fail, Britain's athletes would flop, rain would prevail and terrorists would strike. But then the sun came out after months of sodden skies, vehicles moved briskly, there were no attacks and British athletes reeled in a shocking 65 medals.   Read More

Vikings' Run Defense Still Under Construction

Minnesota's defense ranked first in the NFL in stopping the run from 2006 through 2008.   Read More

Police: 3 Dead After Shooting Near Texas A&M

Police say the gunman has died after a shooting that killed a law enforcement officer and another civilian near the Texas A&M University campus.   Read More

Texting Driver Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter

A 21-year-old man accused of fatally injuring a motorcyclist while he was speeding and texting has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges.   Read More

Minn. Corn Growers Largely Dodge Worst Of Drought

The corn on Leroy Johnson's southeastern Minnesota farm is dying. Just about 60 miles to the northeast near Plainview, however, Michael Zabel expects to reap record yields.   Read More

Twins Send Struggling Nishioka Back To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins have sent middle infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka back to Triple-A Rochester after a rough week in the majors.   Read More

Police: Teen Killed After Answering Craigslist Ad

A man who police say fatally shot a person who answered his Craigslist ad is facing criminal charges in Ramsey County.   Read More

ND Governor Proposing $545 Million In Tax Relief

Republican North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple is proposing $545 million in tax cuts and says the state should play a greater role in funding education.   Read More

Arrest Made In Motel Fire

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a weekend fire that destroyed a popular motel in the North Dakota town of Steele.   Read More

Coach: Johnson's Release Not Based On One Incident

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin says the decision to release six-time Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson wasn't based on any single incident and wasn't made to send a message.   Read More