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New credit-card friendly parking meters arrive in Mpls.
New, solar-powered parking meters that give drivers the option to pay with a credit card could end the days of digging under the seat for quarters in Minneapolis.
Mpls. park design competition finalists announced
Design teams from New York, Boston, Beijing, and Berkeley, California will compete to revamp 5.5 miles of Mississippi riverfront north of downtown Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty failed to bag a deer during his final Minnesota Governor's Deer Opener, which was held in the Little Falls area.
Two of the incidents were in separate incidents in Otter Tail County. No fatalities have been reported.
Minneapolis Parks Foundation President Cecily Hines says the competition will produce a plan for a "vibrant" Minneapolis riverfront.
Hunters are taking to the woods and fields Saturday for opening day of Minnesota's firearms deer season.
The Department of Natural Resources predicts this season's deer hunt will be more successful for hunters heading into the woods and fields beginning Saturday.
State officials said Friday that they will reduce the number of offices offering new driver's licenses to comply with new federal passport regulations.
Ask the Vet: Dr. Kate An Hunter takes pet questions
Veterinarian Kate An Hunter and her dog, Ansel, stop by the MPR studios to answer questions about animal care and training.