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U wrestling star jailed on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct: A standout wrestler at the University of Minnesota, Gable Steveson, [was arrested Saturday evening]( along with a second U athlete on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct, Minneapolis police said Sunday.
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Judge rules Muslim woman's lawsuit against Ramsey County jail over hijab can proceed: Aida Shyef Al-Kadi describes [her night at the Ramsey County jail]( in August 2013 as one of punishment and degradation, suffering constant religious humiliation at the hands of her jailers.Â
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After getting stuck in ramp's auto-pay station, driver says Minneapolis needs on-site help: Carol Jorgenson saw âThe Play That Goes Wrongâ at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis in May and gave the comedic murder mystery rave reviews. But Jorgenson gave two thumbs down for her frustrating experience in the city-owned parking ramp at 11th and Harmon after [she and her parents could not get out]( after the automated pay station malfunctioned about 10:30 p.m., and no attendant was at the ramp to help.
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Minneapolis planners consider 7 projects that could bring more than 1,000 new apartments: One proposal calls for [a 20-floor tower with more than 350 units]( that would share a block with the 365 Nicollet tower that Opus completed about a year ago.
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Egyptian TV says ex-president Morsi dies in courtroom: Egypt's state TV says the country's ousted President Mohammed Morsi [collapsed during a court session and died.](
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Iran says it will exceed uranium stockpile limit in 10 days: Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in the next 10 days, the spokesman for the country's atomic agency said Monday while also warning that Iran could enrich uranium up to 20% â just a step away from weapons-grade levels. The announcement by Behrouz Kamalvandi, timed for a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, puts more pressure on Europe to come up with [new terms for Iran's 2015 nuclear deal.](
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Locked out workers get first checks in $1.25M case against Twin Cities trucking company: Workers abruptly laid off by Lakeville Motor Express in 2016 [began receiving $1.25 million in back pay this month](, in accordance with a federal ruling that found evidence that the union workers were wrongly dismissed in favor of cheaper nonunion laborers.
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Heiress, jeans queen Gloria Vanderbilt dies at 95: Vanderbilt, the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression, survived family tragedy and multiple marriages and reigned during the 1970s and '80s as a designer jeans pioneer, [died Monday at the age of 95.](
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Small-town Minnesota newspaper praised for defending immigrant community: A racist Facebook comment left on a photo of young graduates [prompted an outpouring of support]( for Pelican Rapids' immigrant population.
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Celebrate the "summer of the Spritz" at these 3 Twin Cities restaurants: If last summer is any indication, [a certain electric orange cocktail]( will be seen on patios aplenty this season.
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Easy living on the Mississippi? Not always, for Winona's boathouse city: Itâs never been as easy as outsiders might think to live on the river, but this spring has been especially hard on the 100 or so boathouses along Winonaâs Latsch Island. The record-setting, levee-bursting floods on the Mississippi have tested the will of the tinkerers, artists and independent-minded homeowners who make up [one of Minnesotaâs most unusual neighborhoods.]( Speaking of living on the Mississippi, [this $1.59 million island home]( is described as a "hidden treasure" south of St. Paul.
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Sports roundup
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Gophers hope to end 15-year drought in Thursday's NBA draft: When the Utah Jazz selected Kris Humphries with the 14th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, the Gophers were known for being one of the Big Ten teams that consistently produced draft picks. In those days, [that happened almost annually for Minnesota.](
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Final strike call leaves Twins slugger fuming: One Twin got an apology from an umpire Sunday. [Another Twin undoubtedly wants one.](
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How do contract situations for Spielman, Zimmer impact decisions? Every year, it seems more than half of NFL teams need to "win now" to avoid calls for change. How intertwined are the futures of [the Vikings head coach and general manager?](
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Quote of the day
“Itâs not for the faint of heart down here.” -- [Richie Swanson](, on living in a boathouse on the Mississippi River.
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Newspaper photographer captures image of Dallas courthouse shooter immediately before attack: "A man in a mask, combat gear and glasses who opened fire Monday morning at the Earle Cabell federal courthouse in downtown Dallas was shot and killed by officers before he could injure anyone. ... Dallas Morning News photographer Tom Fox witnessed the shooter open fire outside the building and took photos of the gunman. Fox said the gunman fired from the parking lot across the street toward Fox, a security guard, a woman walking a golden retriever and a man who hadn't tied his tie yet," [the Dallas Morning News reports.](
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Trivia winner
Congratulations to Nick Torres! Nick was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that cottonwood trees are the source of fibrous seed clusters that are being blamed for contributing to fires around the Twin Cities. He wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back Friday for another trivia question!
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From the archives
June 16, 1991: A crescent moon appears behind the Norwest Tower, now known as the Wells Fargo Center, and the new First Bank Place construction, now known as Capella Tower. (Photo: David Brewster/Star Tribune)
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