Twin Cities

July 2, 2009 6:35 AM

First east, now west for well-traveled Pawlenty

Just a couple of days after returning from a Washington education summit, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is headed west Thursday for another forum on the topic.

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July 1, 2009 4:34 PM

St. Paul police sue to keep gangs away from Rondo Days

St. Paul city officials have filed lawsuits against two street gangs in an attempt to prevent violence at the upcoming Rondo Days festival.

by Brandt Williams

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July 1, 2009 4:23 PM

Anti-gay harassment incident goes viral via YouTube

A YouTube video that shows a group of teenage boys harassing a man amid a torrent of anti-gay slurs in Minneapolis has been widely circulated online this week.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 1, 2009 11:16 AM

Medical report: Army chaplain fell before his death

A report by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office says Rev. Tim Vakoc died last week as a result of a fall at a nursing home.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 30, 2009 4:41 PM

Police agencies discuss future of gang task force

The investigation of the Metro Gang Strike Force is expanding, Minnesota's Public Safety Commissioner told police in St. Paul today.

by Tim Nelson

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June 30, 2009 1:01 PM

Anti-gang unit to have all new members

A temporary, gang-fighting police unit will contain all new members while the investigation of the Metro Gang Strike Force continues.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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June 30, 2009 11:59 AM

St. Paul Pioneer Press lays off 11 employees

The St. Paul Pioneer Press has laid off 11 employees, including nine in the newsroom.

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June 30, 2009 11:41 AM

Index shows Twin Cities housing prices continue to decline

A closely-followed index shows Twin Cities home prices fell seven-tenths of 1 percent between March and April.

by Annie Baxter

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June 29, 2009 2:19 PM

Gang Strike Force board to discuss temporary unit

Authorities focused on combating gang activity in the Twin Cities hope to set up a temporary unit this week, so their investigations can continue while the Metro Gang Strike Force remains suspended.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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June 29, 2009 8:30 AM

Cemetery's new site designed for Asian families

A large Minneapolis cemetery has developed a new burial site aimed at attracting Asian-American families.

by Laura Yuen

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