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February 4, 2013 11:20 AM

Flags, fire, bull riding and prayer: A night at the World’s Toughest Rodeo

Here are five things I learned from attending the World's Toughest Rodeo at the Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

by Madeleine Baran

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February 1, 2013 9:20 AM

Minneapolis accepting job applications for firefighters

Thousands of people are expected to apply for firefighter jobs in Minneapolis this week. It's the first time since 2006 that the Minneapolis Fire Department has accepted applications. The last time around, about 1,800 people applied.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 30, 2013 8:12 PM

Hofstede claims stadium retaliation

Diane Hofstede says her colleagues on the Minneapolis City Council are retaliating against her for supporting the Vikings stadium.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 30, 2013 7:00 AM

Hennepin County will offer free weddings on Valentine’s Day

Hennepin County has a Valentine's Day gift for the lovestruck and broke. The county is offering free marriage ceremonies on Feb. 14th at the somewhat-less-than-romantic Government Center.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 30, 2013 1:00 AM

Mayoral candidates learning to tweet

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is among the most avid tweeters in Minnesota politics. The candidates vying to replace him have some catching up to do.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 29, 2013 11:04 AM

Domestic abuse highlighted at the state capitol

At least 18 Minnesotans lost their lives last year to domestic abuse.

by Jessica Mador

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January 25, 2013 8:35 AM

Fire takes down a beloved pizza joint

Beek's is where many of us earned our first paychecks or went on our first nerve-wracking dates.

by Brandt Williams

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January 25, 2013 8:30 AM

Charles Beck’s art reflects where he lives

A Minnesota artist turns 90 and continues to work in his studio nearly every day.

by Dan Olson

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January 24, 2013 7:49 AM

Artistic neighborhood wants to preserve character amid light rail development

St. Anthony Park residents want to preserve the eclectic and artistic character of their neighborhood, while also embracing a Central Corridor Light Rail stop.

by Rupa Shenoy

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January 23, 2013 9:26 AM

Minneapolis misinterpreted; General Mills mystified

General Mills says it doesn't know where Minneapolis got the idea the company wanted to keep a $10,000 gift to the city anonymous.

by Curtis Gilbert

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