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August 28, 2012 11:04 AM

Political expression at the fair: crop art & drink spitting?

Crop artists speak out on marriage and voter ID amendments - while a lemonade stand employee brags on Twitter about spitting in the drink of a marriage amendment supporter.

by Sasha Aslanian

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August 27, 2012 10:30 AM

It’s (almost) official: Twins to host MLB All-Star Game

Major League Baseball Commissioner will descend on Minneapolis Wednesday to make the announcement.

by Laura Yuen

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August 22, 2012 11:31 AM

Hotels take a stand against sex trafficking

Law enforcement is enlisting the eyes and ears of hotel employees to help put a stop to the sex trafficking of children.

by Laura Yuen

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August 21, 2012 12:21 PM

Oak Park Heights decides whether to clear way for St. Croix bridge

Oak Park Heights will vote on whether to clear the way for a new St. Croix bridge.

by Jessica Mador

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August 17, 2012 3:33 AM

A commanding view of the US – Dakota War of 1862

Renowned state historian assigns himself the task of reviewing accounts of the US - Dakota War.

by Dan Olson

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August 15, 2012 9:25 AM

Safe kids, safe cats; Longfellow neighbors react to cat killing

Neighbors in the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis will

by Jon Collins

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August 15, 2012 3:00 AM

Somali restaurateur to break bread with Sikh leaders

Muslim and Sikh community members will share a meal tomorrow in Minneapolis in the wake of the temple shootings.

by Laura Yuen

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August 14, 2012 9:21 AM

Jukka’s new EV arrives

This automotive engineer says he'll drive his Leaf this Saturday to the Polk County Energy Fair in St. Croix Falls to talk about EVs.

by Dan Olson

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August 11, 2012 3:30 AM

Parts of Midtown Greenway closed throughout August

Starting Monday, portion of the Midtown Greenway will be closed for construction.

by Jon Collins

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August 9, 2012 11:38 AM

St. Paul blocks ‘private dorms’ near St. Thomas

St. Paul puts a one-year moratorium on apartment buildings that have "design features similar to that of 'dormitory' style housing" on Grand Ave. between Cretin and Fairview.

by Curtis Gilbert

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