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Wall Street advanced on news that the economy grew at a much stronger than expected pace in the second quarter and that jobless benefits claims fell for a third week in a row.
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BUSINESS  
Economy shows life
Stirring from months of listlessness, the economy pushed ahead in the second quarter at the fastest pace since last summer. Military, consumer and business spending were up.
»Local firms encouraged but cautious
 
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»UnitedHealth execs sell stock
»Probe spells trouble for Onvoy
»MARKSJARVIS: Now is the time to buy bonds
 

SPORTS  
Twins rally for 10-9 win in 10th
Wild two-run ninth sends it to extra innings
Jacque Jones' one-out single to right scored Cristian Guzman, capping a dramatic comeback and giving the Minnesota Twins a 10-9 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Thursday night at the Metrodome.
 
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»VIKINGS REPORT: Rookie's hit riles Vermeil
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Pawlenty vs. Hatch steps up a notch yet again
They just can't seem to get along. They say they want to be friends, but things keep getting in the way. On Thursday, the public food fight between Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Attorney General Mike Hatch escalated again.

»Chronology of a feud

LOCAL NEWS  
Road relief
coming early

I-694/35E, I-94
put on the fast track

MnDOT officials announced Thursday they have moved up construction schedules on 20 highway expansion and safety projects.
 
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OPINION  
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Pawlenty and Hatch must quit feuding
The persistent feuding between Attorney General Mike Hatch and Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration begins to be a worrisome embarrassment for Minnesota.
 
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»OUR VIEW: Carol Johnson served Minneapolis schools well
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»LETTERS: Tone change needed
 

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