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September 8, 2008 1:58 PM

Minneapolis schools want more kids to walk to class

The aim is to get more kids exercising by walking.

by Tom Weber

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September 4, 2008 2:26 AM

St. Paul nightlife still in Minneapolis' shadow during the RNC

It appears that even though St. Paul's Excel Energy Center is the site of the Republican National Convention, it's Minneapolis that's playing host to the conventioneers. That's where most of the private parties are taking place and where the majority of Republican delegates and supporters are staying.

by Chris Roberts

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September 3, 2008 2:13 AM

Two veterans reflect on military's policy on gays

Don't ask, don't tell has been law for gay men and women in the military since the Clinton administration. Two gay veterans talk about how the policy has affected their lives.

by Elizabeth Baier

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September 3, 2008 12:49 AM

Halter tops and snakeskin on the runway at GOP fashion show

About 50 female Republicans gathered at the Mall of America Tuesday for a fashion show and fundraiser for battered women.

by Nikki Tundel

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September 3, 2008 12:30 AM

The Atlantic's Reihan Salam at an RNC after-party

Reihan Salam, associate editor of The Atlantic, at the GQ Maker's Mark after-party in Minneapolis during the Republican National Convention. Salam recently wrote a new book, "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream."

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September 2, 2008 2:12 AM

With more free time, delegates network, see the sights

After the Monday evening sessions of the RNC were canceled because of Hurricane Gustav, delegates suddenly found themselves with extra time on their hands.

by Jessica Mador

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September 1, 2008 7:14 PM

RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

With all those extra hours to spare on the first day of the RNC, convention-goers are spending more time getting to know the city and opening their wallets there. At least, that's what civic boosters and business owners were hoping for.

by Laura Yuen

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September 1, 2008 5:53 AM

Revelers take advantage of 4 a.m. bar closing

It's not clear whether the Republican National Convention or the Labor Day holiday deserves the credit.

by Tom Weber

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September 1, 2008 5:06 AM

Gustav or not, RNC partiers party on

Hurricane Gustav may have given the Republican National Convention a less celebratory tone, but that doesn't mean the RNC will be completely devoid of fun.

by Chris Roberts