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November 6, 2015 4:33 PM

Applebee's attack victim: 'I'm scared for my life'

"I can speak English," Asma Jama told the woman who berated her for speaking Swahili, "but we choose to speak whatever language we want." Then the woman smashed a glass beer mug across Jama's face.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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November 6, 2015 4:15 PM

Soap Factory to go on hiatus at end of December

Costly renovations to the Soap Factory's 130-year-old building have created a serious budget problem for the visual arts center.

by Euan Kerr

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November 6, 2015 1:39 PM

St. Paul Police Chief Thomas Smith to retire in 2016

Under Smith's leadership, officials say, the department has expanded its community outreach and youth intervention programs.

by Riham Feshir

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November 5, 2015 3:47 PM

Legends of the fall: Women's roller derby champions crash St. Paul

The 12 top-ranked women's roller derby teams from across the globe compete this weekend in downtown St. Paul. That includes the local squad, the Minnesota RollerGirls.

by Sophie Nikitas

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November 5, 2015 1:21 PM

Suit alleges policies promote Twin Cities school segregation

Seven families whose children attend Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools are suing the state over policies they say have resulted in high concentrations of poor and minority students in urban schools.

by Brandt Williams

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November 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Messy House: Capitol restoration to limit public access to lawmakers

The Minnesota House returns in March to a Capitol that will still be covered in construction. Officials say they'll need to restrict public access and that's raising concerns about open government.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 3, 2015 3:03 PM

Boy's Make-A-Wish dream feeds community -- with food trucks

Lucas Hobbs, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in January. He spent Tuesday on his final Make-A-Wish rounds, delivering food-truck fare to the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul.

by Jon Collins

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November 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Election Day 2015: Races to watch, what's on the ballot

Most polling places open at 7 a.m., and all are required to close at 8 p.m. Eligible voters can register at their polling place today, with required identification.

by MPR News Staff