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September 23, 2010 4:04 PM

Record low traffic deaths in Minnesota, but problems remain on rural highways

Minnesota is on track to see the lowest number of traffic deaths since the 1940s and many credit stronger seat belt laws and crackdowns on impaired driving.

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September 22, 2010 2:46 PM

Ideas From Aspen: Living Digitally

Twitter, smart phones, iPads. What's next in the digital revolution, and how is technology reshaping our lives? Marketplace Host Kai Ryssdal talks with some of the brains behind the tech revolution. Ryssdal presents highlights from the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival conversations about living digitally.

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September 22, 2010 9:53 AM

Your photos: Minnesota skies

Spectacular scenes from the skies across Minnesota.

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September 22, 2010 8:52 AM

Another research bear killed in Minn.

The death of a second research bear in northeastern Wisconsin has drawn hundreds of posts on a Facebook page dedicated to the bear's sister.

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September 22, 2010 6:18 AM

Officials say booster seat effective in keeping kids safe

State officials say the booster seat law Minnesota enacted last year is making a noticeable impact in passenger safety on the state's roads.

by Tim Nelson

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September 22, 2010 5:00 AM

Homeowners no more: Now we're renters, and glad

A house is not an investment; it's a place to live.

by Paul Hoefer

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September 21, 2010 6:18 AM

Farmers market to open in north Mpls

A five-year effort to get healthier food into some north Minneapolis neighborhoods takes its next step with the opening of a farmers market.

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September 20, 2010 6:48 AM

Metro Transit union wraps up contract voting today

Union officials say Metro Transit drivers and other members wrap up voting Monday on a new contract offer from the Metropolitan Council.

by Dan Olson

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September 20, 2010 6:32 AM

Grand Portage State Park visitors center to open

The coming Saturday marks the grand opening of the new Grand Portage State Park visitors center in far northeastern Minnesota.

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September 18, 2010 4:23 PM

Couple finishes more than 1,500-mile hike around Lake Superior

A group of about 75 people welcomed Mike Link and Katie Crowley in Duluth Saturday afternoon as the couple completed the final stage of a 1,550-mile hike around Lake Superior.

by Nathaniel Minor

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