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The Cities Blog

Read this before you ‘collar a nod’ or ‘grab a hot’

Read this before you ‘collar a nod’ or ‘grab a hot’

The reward for audience members from Penumbra's production of "Spunk," is to hear how our common language can be adapted and used with cleverness and intelligence to express the range of emotions that shape the human condition.
by Dan Olson

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Minneapolis moves to legalize flea markets

Minneapolis moves to legalize flea markets

Outdoor flea markets could begin popping up around Minneapolis this summer under a new ordinance approved today by a city council committee.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Twin Cities buildings get kudos for saving energy

Several Minneapolis and St. Paul office buildings are being recognized for cutting down their electricity use through changes such as LED lighting and upgraded ventilation systems.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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“Ban the Box” efforts gaining traction

“Ban the Box” efforts gaining traction

Legislative efforts to restrict employers from asking job applicants about their criminal histories are advancing at the Capitol.
by Laura Yuen

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How useful are the Parent Aware ratings?

A state ratings system for early-education options is giving most participating providers the highest ranking possible.
by Laura Yuen

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“You have stuff. Give it to someone who needs it.”

“You have stuff. Give it to someone who needs it.”

The Bloomington-based charity takes tables, sofas, chairs, lamps and other stuff, and gives them to poor people.
by Dan Olson

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