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MPR News: Photos of the week

MPR News: Photos of the week

This week we visited political rallies and debates, saw soldiers off to Afghanistan and got a glimpse of big cats in Sandstone, Minn.

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DPS: Teens in some areas aren't buckling up

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says teens in the state's northwest and southern corners aren't buckling up as much as their peers in other parts of the state.

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Mpls launches new version of 'Welcome Wagon'

Remember the old "Welcome Wagon" that greeted newcomers to the neighborhood? Minneapolis is about to launch a new version.

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MnDOT to launch flood mitigation program

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is launching a $50 million program aimed at making the state's roads more resistant to future flood damage.

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Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled

Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled

World travel can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Travelers tend to stay away from areas where there's tension or conflict... or bad press. Travel experts discuss the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone and exploring unconventional destinations.

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Map: Parishes affected by archdiocese reorganization

A map showing the parishes affected by the reorganization of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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Nice Ride reaches four months and 76,000 rides in Mpls.

Nice Ride reaches four months and 76,000 rides in Mpls.

The Minneapolis bike-share program recently celebrated four months of operation. The program's backers and riders share their thoughts.
by Alex Gaterud

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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Photos from stories that appeared on MPR News this week. This week we saw a "Doppler on Wheels," hunted moose in the northeast and explored the fall colors in Minnesota.

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