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The Cities Blog

Minneapolis accepting job applications for firefighters

Thousands of people are expected to apply for firefighter jobs in Minneapolis this week. It's the first time since 2006 that the Minneapolis Fire Department has accepted applications. The last time around, about 1,800 people applied.
by Madeleine Baran

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Hofstede claims stadium retaliation

Hofstede claims stadium retaliation

Diane Hofstede says her colleagues on the Minneapolis City Council are retaliating against her for supporting the Vikings stadium.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Hennepin County will offer free weddings on Valentine’s Day

Hennepin County has a Valentine's Day gift for the lovestruck and broke. The county is offering free marriage ceremonies on Feb. 14th at the somewhat-less-than-romantic Government Center.
by Madeleine Baran

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Mayoral candidates learning to tweet

Mayoral candidates learning to tweet

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is among the most avid tweeters in Minnesota politics. The candidates vying to replace him have some catching up to do.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Fire takes down a beloved pizza joint

Fire takes down a beloved pizza joint

Beek's is where many of us earned our first paychecks or went on our first nerve-wracking dates.
by Brandt Williams

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Charles Beck’s art reflects where he lives

Charles Beck’s art reflects where he lives

A Minnesota artist turns 90 and continues to work in his studio nearly every day.
by Dan Olson

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Minneapolis misinterpreted; General Mills mystified

Minneapolis misinterpreted; General Mills mystified

General Mills says it doesn't know where Minneapolis got the idea the company wanted to keep a $10,000 gift to the city anonymous.
by Curtis Gilbert

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