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March 5, 2013 1:00 AM

The achievement gap: Coming to a theater near you

The Minneapolis foundation launches a public-awareness campaign to close the educational achievement gap.

by Laura Yuen

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March 4, 2013 11:45 PM

Should theatrical performances be exempt from prohibitions on smoking?

Minnesota lawmakers are considering extending the state’s smoking ban to include artistic performances. Todays question: Should theatrical performances be exempt from prohibitions on smoking?

by Michael Olson

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March 4, 2013 9:24 PM

Mayor Ness: Duluth thriving mid-sized city on upswing

Departing from tradition, Duluth Mayor Don Ness showed a video as he delivered his State of the City address Monday night.

by Dan Kraker

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March 4, 2013 5:43 PM

Holding fewer ICE detainees, county jails feel effect of federal budget cuts

Some county jails are feeling the effect of federal budget cuts that went into effect on Friday. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement's announcement last week it will reduce the number of detainees held in custody, the county jails that get paid to hold them could get pinched.

by Sasha Aslanian

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March 4, 2013 5:06 PM

Builder chosen for St. Croix bridge foundation

Wisconsin-based Edward Kraemer and Sons has been selected as the contractor for the St. Croix bridge foundation, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.

by Jessica Mador

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March 4, 2013 12:05 PM

Should Minneapolis raise the price to run for mayor?

Minneapolis considers hiking the price of entering the race for mayor in an effort to weed out "frivolous candidates."

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 4, 2013 9:59 AM

Police say Mpls man left threatening message for Metro Transit police chief

A Minneapolis man has been charged with making terroristic threats against Metro Transit Police chief John Harrington.

by Brandt Williams

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March 4, 2013 4:00 AM

Map: Mining operations on the Iron Range

Mining has always been a boom and bust industry on the Iron Range. But proponents of proposed copper-nickel mines say the area is poised for a rebound.

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March 4, 2013 4:00 AM

Sidewalk seating vs. parking in Lowertown

People who want to see more sidewalk cafes in downtown St. Paul will clash this week with those concerned about limited parking.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 3, 2013 11:55 PM

Is the current tax structure in the U.S. fair?

Wealthy families are paying some of their biggest federal tax bills in decades even as the rest of the population continues to pay at historically low rates. Today’s Question: Is the current tax structure in the U.S. fair?

by Michael Olson

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