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The Cities Blog

Goodhue County boy, 5, dies in skid loader accident

A 5-year-old Cannon Falls Township boy died Thursday after being crushed by a skid loader driven by his great aunt. The boy, Matthew Mallett, was riding in the bucket of the skid loader, which his great aunt was using to clear the yard of sticks. At about 6:30 p.m., Mallett fell out of the bucket…
by Jon Collins

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Simpler system boosts recycling in Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents are recycling 58 percent more garbage now that they don’t have to sort paper from cardboard and cans from bottles. In June, the city finished rolling out its new “single-sort”system, which allows all recyclable items to go into the same receptacle. The result: In July alone, the city saved an additional 894 tons…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Emily’s List endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis mayor

Emily’s List endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis mayor

Emily’s List, a national political fundraising powerhouse, has put its weight behind Minneapolis mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges. With relatively few state and federal races on the ballot nationwide, the group has declared 2013 the “Year of the Woman Mayor,” and it has now endorsed 10 mayoral candidates in cities including New York, Boston and Houston.…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Crime hits close to home for Mpls. City Council candidate

Crime hits close to home for Mpls. City Council candidate

Ian Alexander leaped out of bed at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, awakened by the sound of gunfire. “I jumped to the window, probably not the smartest thing to do when you hear gunshots,” said Alexander, a 36-year-old attorney running for the Ward 5 city council seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Don Samuels. Alexander saw an…
by Curtis Gilbert

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