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August 31, 2009 1:00 PM

Officer files whistleblower suit over dismissal from Gang Strike Force

A former member of the defunct Metro Gang Strike Force has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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August 31, 2009 12:44 PM

Rep. McCollum holding health care forum tonight

Rep. Betty McCollum is hosting a public forum on the health care debate Monday night in St. Paul.

by Laura Yuen

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August 31, 2009 3:00 AM

Strike Force problems prompt review of seizure laws

Minnesota legislators say they will review the state's forfeiture laws in response to recent reports that found Metro Gang Strike Force members improperly took valuables and kept them for their personal use.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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August 31, 2009 3:00 AM

Colleges defer tuition for vets waiting on GI Bill checks

The government is having a hard time processing the huge number of GI Bill applications, and that means veterans aren't likely to receive their first checks until weeks after school has started.

by Tim Post

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August 28, 2009 6:30 PM

Mpls government phone system down for maintenance Sunday

The phone system for Minneapolis City government will close for maintenance from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 28, 2009 5:10 PM

City Council, Park Board going to court over rejected amendment

The latest power struggle between the Minneapolis City Council and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is going to court because of a vote on Friday by the council.

by Brandt Williams

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August 28, 2009 3:45 PM

Eden Prairie restaurant sues McDonald's over slogan

The Lions Tap, a longtime Eden Prairie hamburger parlor, is suing McDonald's for infringing on what the Lions Tap says is its trademark phrase, "Who's your patty?"

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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August 28, 2009 2:13 PM

Minneapolis tallies response to tornadoes

One week after tornadoes ripped through the south metro area, officials with the city of Minneapolis have tallied up their response to the storm.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 28, 2009 9:40 AM

Minneapolis police officers required to watch beating video

Starting today, officers with the Minneapolis Police Department will be required to view a videotaped incident in which officers kicked and punched a man who they say resisted before he was arrested.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 28, 2009 7:27 AM

Minnesota kiwi orchards open for tours this weekend

It turns out that kiwifruit can grow even in frigid Minnesota.

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