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Morning Jolt: Blackhawks tie Stanley Cup finals at 2 apiece

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:06:00

The Chicago Blackhawks won Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals 6-5 in overtime, tying the series with the Boston Bruins 2-2. Six different players scored for Chicago, and Brent Seabrook scored the game-winner.

Morning Minutes: June 20

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:06:00

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Today's News: Our Take - MasterChef Christine Ha’s Recap: A Bloody Glee-ful Battle

TV Guide — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:01:02

The remaining 15 MasterChef contestants get what I call a true mystery box. It's full of strange international ingredients, including salt-cured tuna from Spain; Okinawan sweet potato; elk flank from northern Europe; Russian cod liver; rambutan from southeast Asia; and ...

MasterChef Christine Ha’s Recap: A Bloody Glee-ful Battle

TV Guide — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:01:02

E.J. Dionne: Great Gatsby economics

By E.J. Dionne, Washington Post — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 1:00:00 +0000

You don�t need me to tell you, but it�s a whole lot tougher leading a garage band than being a superstar. What you might not have known is just how much harder.
If you want an example of growing inequality, try the rock �n� roll industry. Between 1982 and 2003, the share of concert income taken home by the top 1 percent of performers more than doubled, rising from 26 percent to 56 percent. The top 5 percent collected almost 90 percent of all concert revenues.
The rock world is simply a [...]

'Equal parenting' petition approved for circulation in N.D.

Forum News Service — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The petition for an “equal parental rights” initiated measure has been approved by North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, his office said Tuesday.

MSUM partners with technical college on new scholarship program

Ryan Johnson, Forum News Service — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0000

A new “experiment” between Minnesota State Community and Technical College and Minnesota State University Moorhead could be a win-win for the state’s higher education institutions and students.

Minn. warehousing companies fight expanded sales tax

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Some Minnesota businesses that would be subject to a new sales tax expansion are loudly complaining that it would put them at a competitive disadvantage, and they're trying to get parts of it repealed.

Amazon drops MN affiliate websites over sales tax

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Amazon.com says it will drop its Minnesota-based affiliate websites before the state's online sales tax becomes law July 1.

Minnesota traffic deaths rise in 2012

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Traffic safety officials say Minnesota last year saw its first increase in traffic deaths since 2007.

Oil patch county trying to put halt to man camp construction

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0000

Officials in a northwestern North Dakota county have put a moratorium on so-called man camps that house oil patch workers.

The Ultimate Grill-Out Menu for Memorial Day

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

A collection of on-the-grill recipes and videos designed for your ultimate Memorial Day experience.

Reasons Why Gazpacho Rules Summer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Inarguable reasons why cool gazpacho is summer's favorite serving�with recipes included.

Pasta Salad Recipes That Aren't Goopy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Four pasta salad recipes that double as side dishes or main attractions.

Easy Braised Pork

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Peppercorn pork tenderloin, marinated artichoke hearts and basil-garlic polenta star in this quick-and-easy one-pot dinner.

5 Easy Graduation Cakes to Feed a Party

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Five simple celebration cakes that are perfect for the party circuit this spring.

How to Sand Louvered Doors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Spare mixing sticks make sanding easy

Powerball: Be Glad You Didn’t Win

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:24

Dave Ramsey explains why big lottery wins often hurt rather than help

The Breakfast that Helped Oprah’s Chef Lose 120 Pounds

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:23

Most Valuable Motivator Art Smith, the chef whom Oprah still has on speed-dial, dishes on how a diabetes diagnosis changed his diet�but not his passion for food.

Feeling Sick? It Could Be Your Purse!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:23

A new study says 20% are teeming with bacteria.