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December 8, 2014 6:53 PM

As cities spar over housing spots, working poor just want a home

The Twin Cities has a growing affordable housing shortage, but critics of a proposed Met Council plan say it lets affluent cities off the hook.

by Sasha Aslanian

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December 8, 2014 12:12 PM

Police training comes into focus for some Minnesota departments

"The public needs to see us as more transparent," Roseville Police Chief Rick Mathwig told MPR News' The Daily Circuit.

by Jon Collins

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December 8, 2014 9:00 AM

35th annual John Lennon tribute on tap at First Avenue

Tonight's celebration will be guided by musician and visual artist Curtiss A. The event started as a spontaneous reaction to news of Lennon's death.

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December 8, 2014 8:42 AM

Gophers land first New Year's bowl game since 1962

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about college football's intricate process of selecting teams for bowl games.

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December 8, 2014 4:00 AM

The Target data breach, one year later

The Target breach was the first in a series that one cyber security report called "a rampage of attacks on U.S retailers," and made data security a top-of-mind issue for many.

by Matt Sepic

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December 7, 2014 6:00 PM

Michele Bachmann has no plans for a quiet retirement

After four terms in office, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann decided not to seek re-election to Congress from the 6th District. But she doesn't plan to fade from the limelight.

by Brett Neely

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December 5, 2014 8:58 AM

Exiled Syrian wedding singer brings unique sound to Minneapolis

Omar Souleyman, who performs at the Cedar Cultural Center tonight, creates electric music by combining traditional Syrian dabke with electronic beats.

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December 5, 2014 8:47 AM

The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about the state of Minnesota's professional basketball team.

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December 5, 2014 8:07 AM

Brown Christmas to follow rare white Thanksgiving this year?

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says it's rare to have a white Thanksgiving followed by a brown Christmas in the Twin Cities. It could happen this year.

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December 5, 2014 4:00 AM

Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker will have Russian and Minnesotan flair

The Moscow Ballet's production allows a couple dozen young local dancers to perform with the professional touring company, giving them a chance of a lifetime.

by Elizabeth Baier

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