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September 9, 2013 11:30 AM

‘Urban oasis’ in Bruce Vento Sanctuary wins $1M in St. Paul idea competition

An “urban oasis” that aims to connect food, nature and culture is a million-dollar idea, the Saint Paul Foundation announced Monday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 9, 2013 7:01 AM

Photos: Three options for the new Nicollet Mall

The three teams competing to redesign Nicollet Mall have submitted artist renderings of their visions for the downtown Minneapolis corridor. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak on Tuesday will take media and city representatives on a walking tour of Nicollet Mall to make his pitch for a makeover. Nicollet Mall had its last major reconstruction in the…

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 9, 2013 2:25 AM

Do you believe Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that his government had no role in chemical attacks?

Photo: Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad via his Instagram account Syrian President Bashar al-Assad tells PBS there is “no evidence” that his government has used chemical weapons. He also suggested that Syrian allies would retaliate if the West attacked. From BBC News: US Secretary of State John Kerry has been lobbying hard for military action against…

by Michael Olson

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September 7, 2013 1:00 AM

Fulton set to add another brewery

Minneapolis-based Fulton Beer announced this week that they’ll open a second brewery in the city, this time in northeast Minneapolis.

by Jon Collins

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September 6, 2013 10:56 AM

Candidates hold croon-off for Minneapolis council seat

After debating such weighty issues as police misconduct, jobs and education at a forum tomorrow, the four candidates running to replace Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels will get a chance to showcase their musical talents (or lack thereof.) Rather than the traditional closing statements, the Neighborhoods Organizing for Change forum at the Capri Theater…

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 6, 2013 7:33 AM

American Futures, a new take on small-city America

American Futures, a project on reinvention and resilience by The Atlantic and Marketplace, looks at national economic and political phenomena through the lens of small-city America. Keep an eye out for reports from

by Dave Peters

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September 6, 2013 5:14 AM

Are you ready for a disaster?

There’s been a steady stream of press releases to the newsroom and tweets from emergency preparedness and response agencies the past few days. That’s apparently because September is National Preparedness Month. Which begs the question: how many people are prepared for a few days without basic services? A survey a couple of years ago by Read more →

by Dan Gunderson

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September 6, 2013 2:27 AM

Is there a better option than “limited strikes” in Syria?

Updated graphic and Minnesota delegation stance on a “limited strike” on Capitol View as positions become clear. As members of Congress decide whether to support President Obama’s request for authorization to attack the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad for allegedly using chemical weapons on civilians and rebels, other potential responses have received less attention. Limited…

by Michael Olson

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September 5, 2013 1:54 PM

Bruce Vento preserve reclaims sacred Dakota Indian site

Just east of downtown St. Paul there's a 27-acre preserve named in memory of the late Minnesota congressman Bruce Vento. But the Dakota people know it as something else: Wakan Tipi, or sacred house. Before too long, the sanctuary there will include an education and interpretive center for visitors.

by Dan Olson

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September 5, 2013 7:22 AM

Baby giraffe born at Como Zoo

A baby giraffe was born at Como Zoo on Sunday, September 1. She weighs 130 pounds and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. She is the 17th giraffe born in captivity at Como in the last 20 years, according to a release sent by the zoo. Como’s current herd consists of Clover (mother), Daisy, Skeeter…

by Michael Olson

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