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June 1, 2012 8:34 AM

DJ Vail’s fifteen minutes of meteorite fame

One of the state’s most significant meteorites was found in the Red River Valley near the town of Fisher more than a century ago. Not too many reports since then.

by Dan Olson

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June 1, 2012 3:30 AM

Twin Cities Bike Walk Week starts Saturday

Bicyclists rejoice. The week-long Twin Cities Bike Walk Week starts Saturday.

by Madeleine Baran

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May 31, 2012 12:00 PM

Oral history project documents U.S.-Dakota War of 1862

Family stories from the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 are captured in a new oral history project.

by Jessica Mador

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May 31, 2012 9:00 AM

Warning sirens don’t always mean tornado coming

Counties control the sirens and can sound them for a variety of hazards. But it usually has something to do with the weather.

by Curtis Gilbert

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May 31, 2012 7:00 AM

New St. Paul dog park is off the leash

St Paul is calling all dogs and their people to the opening of the city’s second off-leash dog park, and the first in downtown. Mayor Chris Coleman and City Council member Dave Thune will be among the dignitaries cutting the ribbon to officially open the new High Bridge Dog Park Thursday evening. The park is…

by Rupa Shenoy

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May 30, 2012 10:55 AM

Truck crashes into Little Canada bar, injures at least four

A lunch hour crash sent a pickup truck into Gordies bar.

by Tim Nelson

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May 29, 2012 9:07 AM

Cossetta’s kitchen manager eyes St. Paul for future brewery

A beer-making trio aims to launch a brewery in St. Paul, and has even named their business after it.

by Laura Yuen

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May 28, 2012 11:39 AM

Walker Community United Methodist Church destroyed by fire

A south Minneapolis church is leveled by fire but the congregation will hold a neighborhood picnic today anyway.

by Sasha Aslanian

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May 24, 2012 7:32 AM

Troops look for civilian jobs after deployment

"That's the most difficult part - trying to explain the skills and talents that I've learned in the military and prior civilian employment."

by Jessica Mador

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May 23, 2012 6:39 AM

Ramsey County hazardous waste drop-off available May 26

Looking to clean out your garage? Ramsey County is holding a one-day household hazardous waste drop-off event on May 26.

by Madeleine Baran

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