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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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September 17, 2010 11:05 AM

MPR news photos of the week

Here are some of the most memorable images from the week's news around the state.

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September 17, 2010 7:06 AM

Part of Heartland State Trail closing for rehab

Most of the Heartland State Trail between Walker and Cass Lake will temporarily close for reconstruction of several segments along the trail in north-central Minnesota.

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September 17, 2010 5:00 AM

Ad guys as bad guys: The inverted values of 'Mad Men'

The show depicts a sad and sorry time -- and then sells ads that celebrate it.

by John Olson

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September 17, 2010 12:00 AM

Fitzgerald Theater celebrates 100th anniversary

Cathy Wurzer met Twin Cities architecture historian Larry Millett at the Fitzgerald Theater and they talked about the design of the building and how it fits into history of live theater in the Twin Cities.

by Cathy Wurzer