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July 15, 2011 12:06 PM

Event remembers black family terrorized in south Minneapolis

Organizers say the story of Arthur and Edith Lee's purchase of the home at 4600 Columbus Avenue in the 1930s will be retold during the program.

by MPRNews Staff

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July 15, 2011 7:16 AM

35W bridge memorial dedication set for Aug. 1

Thirteen girders symbolizing the lives of the 13 people killed when the bridge collapsed on Aug. 1, 2007.

by Dan Olson

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July 15, 2011 3:53 AM

Is Minneapolis still in the stadium game?

Farmer's Market backers are hoping for stadium overtime

by Tim Nelson

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July 14, 2011 7:53 AM

The definitive Twitter list for the Twin Cities food truck brigade

The food truck Twitter list

by Tim Nelson

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July 13, 2011 9:03 AM

The Highland Park house that went BOOM!

Burned down, now dug up in St. Paul's Highland Park

by Tim Nelson

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July 12, 2011 7:55 AM

First rail of Central Corridor is on the ground

The first rail of the Central Corridor is on the ground

by Tim Nelson

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July 12, 2011 7:25 AM

Marionettes returning to Ramsey County Fair

Minnesota's county fair season is well underway, but there are literally dozens still to come in late July through August.

by Dan Olson

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July 11, 2011 6:58 AM

Minneapolis electrical union donates to north Minneapolis

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 292 is giving away $20,000 in free electrical service and repairs to homeowners affected by the May 22 tornado.

by Jessica Mador

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July 8, 2011 11:40 AM

Shutdown threatens some bars and restaurants

The Department of Revenue has listed more than 100 establishments across Minnesota that cannot receive shipments of booze until the shutdown is over.

by Brandt Williams

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July 8, 2011 8:43 AM

Buttoning up the Dome

It looks like they're down to a single open panel in the roof of the Metrodome today.

by Tim Nelson

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