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February 23, 2011 1:00 AM

Transitions for two controversial Twin Cities developers

Bold and big and apparently ahead of their time.

by Dan Olson

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February 22, 2011 8:47 AM

Metro Transit lines ready for a name change

Get that name in now, make history.

by Dan Olson

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February 18, 2011 9:43 AM

Thaw not enough to lift Mpls winter parking rules

As snow and ice disappeared off of roofs and sidewalks this past week, some of us wondered if the Minneapolis winter parking restrictions would go away, too. Not yet.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 18, 2011 12:38 AM

Will the mailed puppy story end after today’s lottery?

A lucky animal lover will get to adopt Guess, after a lottery today in Minneapolis.

by Jennifer Ehrlich

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February 17, 2011 1:33 PM

Good, bad and indifferent Minnesota job news

The DEED survey of private sector employers showed that about eighty percent of them have no plans at the moment to hire additional workers.

by Dan Olson

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February 17, 2011 4:41 AM

St. Paul officer to receive medal for risking life during shooting investigation

St. Paul police officer David Longbehn will receive a Medal of Valor at a ceremony this evening. Longbehn shot and killed the man who killed Maplewood Police Sgt. Joseph Bergeron during an incident May 1. Longbehn struggled with Jason John Jones, who hit Longbehn in the face, breaking his nose and eye sockets. St. Paul…

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 17, 2011 1:00 AM

Minneapolis lists problem landlords online

The city of Minneapolis has launched a new website aimed at protecting residents from irresponsible landlords.

by Jessica Mador

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February 16, 2011 2:30 PM

Borders closings not a boon for Wayzata bookseller

Analysts claim Borders growth to 642 stores over the years pushed a lot of ma and pa booksellers out of business.

by Dan Olson

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February 16, 2011 8:58 AM

Hennepin County adds CDs, DVDs to list of recyclables

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that every month approximately 100,000 pounds of CDs become obsolete in the United States, and more than 5.5 million boxes of software are discarded each year.

by Brandt Williams

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February 15, 2011 6:51 AM

Best New Chef Midwest nominees announced (we’re watching you, Missouri)

Minnesota is well-represented among Food & Wine's nominees for Best New Chef Midwest.

by Molly Bloom

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