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July 31, 2009 4:42 PM

U of M surgeon defends work with Medtronic

A University of Minnesota doctor who's now part of a look into conflicts of interest, says information about payments to him doesn't tell the whole story.

by Steven John and Tom Weber

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July 31, 2009 4:02 PM

Two years later, a 35W bridge survivor reflects on the tragedy

Lindsay Petterson was one of the people who was on the bridge when it collapsed.

by Elizabeth Stawicki and Steven John

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July 31, 2009 3:00 PM

Burglars steal safe from Garrison Keillor's bookstore

A St. Paul bookstore owned by public radio host Garrison Keillor was burglarized early Thursday morning.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 31, 2009 12:06 PM

Gang strike force sued for confiscating property

A half dozen people are suing the now-disbanded Metro Gang Strike Force in federal court.

by Tim Nelson

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July 31, 2009 10:43 AM

State sues firm for $37 million in 35W bridge collapse

The state of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against its primary consultant on the Interstate 35W bridge, which collapsed Aug. 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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July 31, 2009 6:31 AM

Local police to televise crimes "on-demand"

Several local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with Comcast and Crime Stoppers of Minnesota to help locate fugitives.

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July 31, 2009 3:00 AM

Technology keeps a close eye on 35W bridge

The new 35W bridge is not even a year old but already researchers have data from hundreds sensors telling them how the 1,200-foot long span is doing.

by Dan Olson

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July 30, 2009 4:50 PM

Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Circle Pines

Authorities said the death of two people at a Circle Pines apartment complex this morning was the result of a murder-suicide.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 30, 2009 4:36 PM

U.S. Bank to base online payment network in Minneapolis

U.S. Bank is partnering with VISA to start a global online bill payment network, headquartered in Minneapolis.

by Annie Baxter

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July 30, 2009 9:47 AM

Victims of deadly dump truck-SUV crash identified

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified three of the victims of a deadly car crash west of Minneapolis.

by Nathaniel Minor

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