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Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts

Home opener: Twins debut new safety netting by Target Field dugouts

The extra barriers aim to keep baseballs and bats from flying into the crowd, says Twins President Dave St. Peter. He also tells MPR News he's open to talks about banning smokeless tobacco at the park.
by Riham Feshir

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Mesabi Daily News editor on booms and busts along the Iron Range

Mesabi Daily News editor on booms and busts along the Iron Range

Editor Bill Hanna shared his perspective on the current downturn, and offered a little context: He began his work in newspapers in the middle of an earlier downturn on the Iron Range.
by MPR News Staff

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Mine layoffs bring new calls to remake Iron Range economy, but into what?

Mine layoffs bring new calls to remake Iron Range economy, but into what?

Iron Range leaders are talking again about easing the region's dependence on mining. While there's some momentum, diversifying this economy isn't easy. The story of the chopsticks factory is always near.
by Dan Kraker

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Federal agency offers reward for arrest in eagle killing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has opened a criminal investigation after a bald eagle was found mutilated in a plastic bag near Albert Lea, Minn.
by The Associated Press

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Archdiocese bankruptcy judge OKs sale of Twin Cities chancery

Archdiocese bankruptcy judge OKs sale of Twin Cities chancery

The sale of the archdiocese headquarters and archbishop's residence on Summit Avenue brings total church property sales to more than $8 million.
by Martin Moylan

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BCA details latest officer-involved Mpls. police shooting

BCA details latest officer-involved Mpls. police shooting

State authorities Thursday named the Minneapolis officers involved in Monday's fatal confrontation with a suspect police say was shot while stabbing another man.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul taps assistant to be interim police chief

St. Paul taps assistant to be interim police chief

Assistant Chief Kathy Wuorinen will be the force's interim leader while the city looks for a permanent replacement for retiring Police Chief Tom Smith, Mayor Chris Coleman said Thursday.
by Riham Feshir

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