Twin Cities

September 8, 2011 4:00 AM

Low expectations for Bernanke's speech in Minneapolis

If Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke adheres to past appearances, he will choose his words very carefully when he speaks at the Economic Club of Minnesota Thursday afternoon.

by Martin Moylan

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September 7, 2011 3:38 PM

Brief Groveland Park Elementary lockdown now over

A brief lockdown Wednesday at Groveland Park Elementary ended at 4 p.m.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 6, 2011 5:58 PM

Tick-transmitted parasite could threaten blood supply

A study finds that the nation's blood supply is vulnerable to a tick-transmitted parasite that is widespread in parts of Minnesota and other states.

by Lorna Benson

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September 6, 2011 12:00 AM

Photos: Youth hunger and homelessness in Minnesota

Homeless youth in the state -- whether in shelters, couch hopping, or on the streets -- struggle to get enough to eat. Food shelves and meal programs offer help, but some youth have to use their own survival skills to get by.

by Caroline Yang

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September 2, 2011 5:28 PM

Residential construction activity stagnant in August

Twin Cities homebuilders pulled a few more permits in August than they did during the same month last year.

by Annie Baxter

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September 1, 2011 2:36 AM

Thursday heat spike! 10th warmest summer? Tropical trouble?

Thursday is the first day of meteorological fall, but it will feel like the middle of July!

by Paul Huttner

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August 31, 2011 10:22 PM

Ramsey officials will continue stadium discussion; Legislature could sidestep vote

The Ramsey County Charter Commission has punted the possibility of a stadium vote into October.

by Tim Nelson

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August 31, 2011 4:00 AM

East Metro Integration District considers closing its two schools

Two schools in a little-known district in the Twin Cities could be up for closure.

by Tom Weber

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August 30, 2011 5:51 PM

Ohio man slain in Minneapolis identified

An Ohio man shot to death in Minneapolis over the weekend has been identified.

by Bill Catlin

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August 30, 2011 10:45 AM

Where did Twin Cities sprawl go?

We're still sprawled out, but probably the recession and slower population growth have slowed the rate.

by Dan Olson

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