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September 8, 2014 3:32 PM

Southwest light rail foes file lawsuit

The nonprofit Land and Parks Alliance of Minneapolis argues an appropriate environmental review hasn't been conducted on the route.

by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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September 8, 2014 2:46 PM

Dangerous waters: Blacks less likely to swim, more likely to drown

In this land of 10,000 lakes, jumping in is more risky for some kids than for others.

by Laura Yuen

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September 8, 2014 12:10 PM

Whose loo? Mpls. may end gender-restrooms requirement

A Minneapolis City Council panel is recommending the city scrap a long-standing requirement that bars and restaurants have designated men's and women's restrooms.

by Curtis Gilbert

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September 8, 2014 10:49 AM

Green Line using buses from Downtown East and Raymond

An electrical problem is causing delays on the Green Line this afternoon, Metro Transit officials said. The agency is replacing train service with buses between the Downtown East and Raymond Avenue light rail stops. The problem is a broken pantograph, which connects the train to the overhead power lines, according to Metro Transit spokesman Bruce…

by Matt Sepic

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September 8, 2014 10:10 AM

Second baby zebra born at Como Zoo

A Como Zoo zebra named Thelma gave birth to a baby boy over the weekend. Zookeepers found him Sunday morning when they arrived at work.

by Regina McCombs

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September 8, 2014 4:06 AM

Pioneer Press union wants St. Paul newspaper sold

In an ad in the competing Star Tribune, the Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild said Digital First is seeking an 'exit strategy' from the newspaper business.

by Bob Collins

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September 7, 2014 1:44 PM

Pedestrian struck by minivan in Minneapolis

The adult female victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center with very serious injuries.

by Peter Cox

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September 5, 2014 4:20 PM

Skyway expert says public-private boundary creates confusion

Part of the confusion over which skyway spaces are public is that it's different in each of the Twin Cities.

by MPR News Staff

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September 5, 2014 12:15 PM

St. Louis Park drops swimming lessons following drowning

St. Louis Park school leaders say they're suspending swimming lessons this year as they reassess swimming programs and safety after a middle school boy drowned earlier this year.

by Laura Yuen

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September 5, 2014 10:40 AM

Catch this vandal, never go hungry again

The folks at World Street Kitchen want you to track down the graffiti tagger BUMR. Badly. And they’re offering a once-in-a-lifetime reward. URGENT: Please help us identify this vandal. Reward, A LIFE TIME OF BURRITOS. (This is not a joke) pic.twitter.com/N956zGwk4J — World Street Kitchen (@eatwsk1) September 5, 2014 “We really want to get this…

by Tim Nelson

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