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October 22, 2010 6:42 AM

DPS: Teens in some areas aren't buckling up

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says teens in the state's northwest and southern corners aren't buckling up as much as their peers in other parts of the state.

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October 21, 2010 6:01 AM

Mpls launches new version of 'Welcome Wagon'

Remember the old "Welcome Wagon" that greeted newcomers to the neighborhood? Minneapolis is about to launch a new version.

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October 20, 2010 5:54 AM

MnDOT to launch flood mitigation program

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is launching a $50 million program aimed at making the state's roads more resistant to future flood damage.

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October 20, 2010 5:00 AM

The good life on Social Security: Flexibility is key

Having retired during a strong economy, she's had to rely on her coping skills. Good thing she had some.

by Mary Rose O'Reilley

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October 19, 2010 10:04 AM

Minn. explorer says he's first to hit both poles, Everest in same year

A 39-year-old Grand Marais man said he's the first person ever to cross both the north and south poles and summit Mt. Everest in the same year.

by Tim Nelson

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October 19, 2010 12:00 AM

Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled

World travel can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Travelers tend to stay away from areas where there's tension or conflict... or bad press. Travel experts discuss the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone and exploring unconventional destinations.

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October 16, 2010 12:00 AM

Map: Parishes affected by archdiocese reorganization

A map showing the parishes affected by the reorganization of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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October 15, 2010 11:05 AM

Nice Ride reaches four months and 76,000 rides in Mpls.

The Minneapolis bike-share program recently celebrated four months of operation. The program's backers and riders share their thoughts.

by Alex Gaterud

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October 15, 2010 10:19 AM

MPR news photos of the week

Photos from stories that appeared on MPR News this week. This week we saw a "Doppler on Wheels," hunted moose in the northeast and explored the fall colors in Minnesota.

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October 15, 2010 8:39 AM

Swedish delegation to study area Somali businesses

The entrepreneurial success of Minnesota's Somali community has attracted the attention of Sweden.

by Sasha Aslanian

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