Twin Cities

August 20, 2014 9:00 AM

I-35E project a drag for east metro commuters

Relief for people who drive on the major north-south freeway between downtown St. Paul and I-694 will come eventually. For now, a major construction project is a big headache.

by Peter Cox

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August 20, 2014 7:16 AM

Blue Plate special: Restaurant group drops tip charge after blowback

A Twin Cities restaurant group that drew fire for reducing its employees' tips to make up for a hike in the minimum wage is reversing course.

by Tim Nelson

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August 20, 2014 5:30 AM

Southwest light rail: Final, divided hearing sets stage for vote

It's cost and its route between Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles, remain as sticking points.

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 19, 2014 5:52 PM

North Mpls. activists want bus connection to Southwest light rail

Advocates for racial equity are divided on just how far the Metropolitan Council has come to make the proposed Southwest light-rail project beneficial for all.

by Laura Yuen

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August 19, 2014 1:00 PM

Medtronic sticks to plans to buy Irish firm

The medical device maker's purchase of Covidien brings tax advantages, and a rash of rebukes.

by Matt Sepic

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August 19, 2014 7:25 AM

Video: Military helicopters train over Twin Cities

U.S. Special Operations Command spokesman Ken McGraw confirmed the Florida-based command has "elements training in the vicinity of St. Paul."

by Sasha Aslanian and Tim Nelson

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August 18, 2014 10:00 AM

Man trapped in St. Paul river bluff cave texts his way to a rescue

Tactical teams from St. Paul and Minneapolis fire departments spent four hours looking for the man.

by Peter Cox

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August 18, 2014 6:50 AM

Another traffic snag for northeast Twin Cities

The ramp from Eastbound Interstate 694 onto southbound I-35E closes for a month Monday morning.

by Peter Cox

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August 8, 2014 5:55 AM

Kahn, Noor press fight for Minneapolis House seat as primary nears

Rep. Phyllis Kahn's 42 years in the Legislature count for a lot in the halls of the state Capitol. In her Minneapolis district, however, it's a different story.

by Laura Yuen

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August 8, 2014 5:50 AM

Obama authorizes renewed airstrikes in Iraq: 'America is coming to help'

In a televised late-night statement from the White House, the president also said American military forces had already carried out airdrops of humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of Iraqi religious minorities desperately in need of food and water.

by The Associated Press

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