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May 1, 2012 4:14 AM

Hennepin County weapons screening finds knives, box cutters

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office released the photo to show the results of its first week of weapons screening at court facilities in Brooklyn Park, Edina, and Minnetonka. Hennepin County installed weapons screening equipment and began screening for weapons at the three locations on April 23.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 29, 2012 11:00 PM

Minneapolis murder trial rallies transgender community

The murder trial of Chrishaun McDonald, a black transgender woman, begins today.

by Laura Yuen

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April 27, 2012 11:19 AM

Seeing the forest for the trees

Tree Trust will host two free workshops on proper tree planting and care April 28 and May 1.

by Dan Olson

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April 27, 2012 8:58 AM

AAA study finds it’s getting more expensive to own a vehicle

The study shows a 1.9 percent increase in the annual costs of owning and operating a sedan in the U.S.

by Jessica Mador

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April 26, 2012 12:30 PM

Carpool lane motorist caught driving Miss Dummy

A hipster mannequin goes for a joyride in the carpool lane.

by Laura Yuen

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April 26, 2012 8:54 AM

A borrowed bike for getting around

The Community Bike Partners Library holds another session to loan bikes on April 27.

by Dan Olson

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April 25, 2012 7:48 AM

State’s first BRT system still waiting to roll

Startup of the Cedar Avenue bus rapid transit line has been pushed back.

by Dan Olson

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April 24, 2012 10:57 AM

Rain gardens blossom in Minneapolis

Partly due to neighborhood-level planting initiatives, the number of rain gardens in Minneapolis jumped 65 percent between 2009 and 2011.

by Jon Collins

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April 23, 2012 10:29 AM

Trashy Earth Day reporting

Minneapolis had 30 sites where volunteers gathered for the trash hunt.

by Dan Olson

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April 19, 2012 12:00 PM

Minnesota veterans groups honored at the White House

Two metro area groups that work with veterans and their families were recently honored as Joining Forces Community Challenge winners.

by Jessica Mador

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