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Twin Cities

UMN researcher dives into transportation happiness

UMN researcher dives into transportation happiness

University of Minnesota professor Yingling Fan’s research shows that environmentally friendly commutes are among the happiest, although bus commutes rank low. Car commutes fit somewhere in the middle.

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Photos: Library, mural dedicated to former St. Paul School Board Chair Marny Xiong

Photos: Library, mural dedicated to former St. Paul School Board Chair Marny Xiong

Family, friends, colleagues and former teachers were among those in attendance Thursday night for the unveiling of a mural and the dedication of the Marny Xiong Memorial Library at St. Paul's Washington Technology Magnet School.
by MPR News Staff

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Frey picks Newark deputy mayor as next Minneapolis police chief

Frey picks Newark deputy mayor as next Minneapolis police chief

Brian O’Hara, who oversees policing strategy in Newark, N.J., told reporters Thursday that driving down gun violence in Minneapolis would be his priority as chief. He asked critics of the Minneapolis Police Department to give him a chance.
by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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Turtles are on the run, watch out!

Turtles are on the run, watch out!

The fall season is associated with a lot of things — turning leaves, colder temperatures, a little bit of frost — but probably not baby turtles. Right now is high turtle crossing season! MaryLynn Pulscher from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board talks with guest host Tim Nelson about what’s going on with the turtles and why the park board is paying attention.
by Gretchen Brown, Tim Nelson and Sam Stroozas

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Attorneys allege Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in fatal crash

Attorneys allege Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in fatal crash

Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer involved in a fatal crash while chasing a stolen car last year are alleging that the Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in the case. They’re asking for sanctions against the prosecution.  
by Jon Collins

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Minn. appeals court rules that racial imbalance in Twin Cities schools doesn’t violate constitution unless intentional

Minn. appeals court rules that racial imbalance in Twin Cities schools doesn’t violate constitution unless intentional

Parents with students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts claimed racial and socioeconomic segregation has led to separate but unequal education.
by Kirsti Marohn

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