The Cities Blog

March 2, 2011 4:45 AM

Ironic, iconic: the saga of a new St. Croix River bridge?

Would anyone else find it ironic if the deciders - members of Congress and state lawmakers - came together on a replacement as we struggle to climb out of the Great Recession?

by Dan Olson

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March 1, 2011 11:00 AM

Girls rock again this summer

Girls Rock N Roll Camp tries to knock down stereotypes in music industry and beyond.

by Jessica Mador

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March 1, 2011 12:00 AM

Namesakes: Who is Amplatz?

The namesake of the new Amplatz Children's Hospital is a pioneer of the medical device industry who grew up in Austria during WWII and is still working even though he's well into his eighties.

by Molly Bloom

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February 28, 2011 1:00 AM

Obama plan to shrink the government’s role in housing fuels debate

Some House Republicans - including Congresswoman Michele Bachmann - would like to see the government get out of the housing business.

by Jessica Mador

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February 27, 2011 8:20 PM

More money for safer Twin Cities walking, cycling

The largest amount, a million dollars, will go to add as many as 50 stations for the Nice Ride Minnesota bike sharing system.

by Dan Olson

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February 25, 2011 10:48 AM

Check out this Minneapolis social-minded food club’s February party

Grassroots dinner club Eat for Equitythis weekend supports the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, the much beloved theatre founded in 1973. Its annual May Day Parade and Festival is a Minneapolis institution. Check it out or perform if you dare. Email minneapolis@eatforequity.org for address and directions. A $10-15 donation is suggested…

by Jessica Mador

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February 25, 2011 8:54 AM

Washington Avenue bridge redo will test drivers

Plan to use the 10th Avenue and 35W bridges for your U of M east bank commuting purposes.

by Dan Olson

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February 24, 2011 9:36 AM

Did Brooklyn Center business owner work 42 hours a day?

Anita and Stephen Soledolu allegedly submitted fraudulent Medicaid claims while operating a Twin Cities home health care business.

by Dan Olson

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February 24, 2011 5:53 AM

Where Are The Crows Of Minneapolis’ Elliot Park?

Nearly every day in December as the sun was setting, a long column of crows commuting from somewhere would circle the Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis next to the Metrodome.

by Dan Olson