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September 18, 2014 1:52 PM

Minneapolis police tap chaplains to build community ties

Chief wants volunteer chaplains "fully engaged" in improving relations between cops, citizens.

by Brandt Williams

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September 18, 2014 7:43 AM

Journalist Harun Maruf on Minneapolis men fighting in Syria

Harun Maruf, senior editor with Voice of America's Somali service, on young Somali-Americans whose families believe they have left Minneapolis to join radical groups in Syria.

by Laura Yuen

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September 18, 2014 6:00 AM

Satellite: A better way to measure groundwater levels?

Researchers are using satellite data to measure groundwater use and how much is left. A key scientist will talk about the effort tonight in St. Paul.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 18, 2014 2:06 AM

Should we give the homeless homes?

This approach has saved money for Colorado and Salt Lake City.

by Michael Olson

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September 17, 2014 12:33 PM

St. Paul wants fresh ideas for clearing snow

The city of St. Paul is hoping the private sector will have new ideas improving one of its most basic public services: snow plowing.

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 16, 2014 11:59 PM

How much does your camera determine your approach to important moments in life?

"Our desire to document everything is tainting our recollection of the event," argues Dave Pell.

by Martha Lueders

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September 16, 2014 7:07 PM

Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program

Federal officials plan to run a pilot program in the Twin Cities that aims to deter young Somalis from succumbing to violent ideology. It will help local organizations within the Somali community offer young people positive alternatives to extremism.

by Laura Yuen