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The Cities Blog

Yes, Twin Cities renters, you are paying a lot

But save a measure of sympathy for our outstate cousins. Their rents are rising faster in relation to income.
by Dan Olson

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Rochester man works as government spokesman in Somalia

Rochester man works as government spokesman in Somalia

Abdifatah Abdinur, formerly of Rochester, has returned to his native Somalia to help his country's weak government.
by Laura Yuen

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“Local Motives” is primer on Central Corridor politics

“Local Motives” is primer on Central Corridor politics

Christensen's documentary is a penetrating look at the jockeying around the state's largest public works gambit ever.
by Dan Olson

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Kate’s Big Day: The Minnesota Version

Kate’s Big Day: The Minnesota Version

It's a great day to be a bride, even if you aren't in London.
by Tim Nelson

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A quieter spring in north Minneapolis … shhhhh

Minneapolis has had seven homicides so far this year - fewer than half as many at this time last year. Most have been committed in the Third Precinct, an area south of downtown.
by Brandt Williams

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Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Goats? Minneapolis says no, Seattle says yes

Minneapolis isn't alone in being somewhat reluctant to expand its urban menagerie. Other cities have fought efforts to allow goats and chickens, but urban animal advocates have fought back, superhero-style.
by Madeleine Baran

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Minn. firms are banking on royal wedding buzz

Minn. firms are banking on royal wedding buzz

Minnesota-based businesses and organizations are jumping on the royal wedding publicity bandwagon, trying their best to get a piece of the web traffic uptick, social media blitz and, yes, the eyes of customers who have caught "royal wedding fever."
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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More foreclosure fighting muscle for Minnesota?

More foreclosure fighting muscle for Minnesota?

Fannie Mae staff will run interference for folks with their lenders, which can be a big help if banks fail to return calls
by Dan Olson

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Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats in Minneapolis?

Goats aren’t welcome in Minneapolis. That was the clear message from city council members at an April zoning and planning meeting.
by Madeleine Baran

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