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September 19, 2009 6:00 AM

Minnesota and other states send mixed message on texting and driving

Fiddling with your iPhone behind the wheel can get you fined across much of the nation. But many states are more than happy to tweet you with up-to-the-minute directions on how to steer clear of a traffic jam.

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September 17, 2009 8:30 PM

HIV/AIDS camp reschedules after summer flu

A Milwaukee-based charity that hosts camp for children with HIV or AIDS says it will hold sessions this fall for the 88 campers who had a summer session in Minnesota canceled due to the swine flu.

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September 17, 2009 6:17 PM

Mpls officials holding public meetings on Hennepin, First Avenue conversion

Minneapolis city officials will hold two public meetings to explain the upcoming conversion of Hennepin and First Avenues to two-way streets.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 11, 2009 4:12 PM

Twin Cities bike loan program to begin next April

An innovative bicycle loan program for low-income Twin Cities residents will start up in April, funded by a $200,000 federal grant awarded to a Minneapolis-based bicycle collective this week.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 11, 2009 7:01 AM

Early fall colors visible in northern Wisconsin

The Department of Natural Resources says early fall colors are showing up in northern Wisconsin.

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September 11, 2009 6:00 AM

Next year, let's not be so afraid of the sun

Sunburns are dangerous, but overreacting can deprive people of the healthful effects of sunshine.

by Chuck Laszewski

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September 10, 2009 6:24 PM

Reading the Vikings

Because of Brett Favre, there is more interest in the Vikings opener this year than there has been in many years. To prepare for the season, Tom Crann talked to Armand Peterson, editor of "The Vikings Reader."

by Tom Crann

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September 9, 2009 7:45 PM

Lost and found at the Minnesota State Fair

Each year, the fair's Lost and Found Office takes in hundreds of items -- from cell phones and car keys to baby strollers and Barbie dolls. Employees catalog and tag everything that's turned in. Then they simply wait, hoping the original owners will come claim their possessions.

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September 9, 2009 4:30 PM

Closures along I-494 in St. Paul starting next week

South St. Paul motorists will encounter detours and increased traffic congestion due to ramp closures on I-494 beginning September 14.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 9, 2009 2:46 PM

MnDOT holding public hearing on Greater Minnesota Plan

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to hold a public hearing to seek feedback on the 20-year Greater Minnesota Transit Plan.

by Madeleine Baran

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