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August 27, 2015 3:00 PM

Again this year, mayors aim to end vets' homelessness

A new system of tracking homeless veterans gives some credibility to claims that a solution is in sight.

by Josh Marcus

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August 25, 2015 2:20 PM

Metro Transit launches Internet access on some Twin Cities buses

The free Wi-Fi service will be available in a pilot program on nearly 60 express coaches and 10 local buses on a variety of routes.

by Tim Nelson

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August 24, 2015 2:05 PM

Search firm: Teague properly vetted for U athletics job

Parker Executive Search said a 2012 gender discrimination claim against Norwood Teague was filed after the firm completed its background check. Teague quit the U in August amid sexual harassment complaints.

by Tim Post

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August 21, 2015 9:20 PM

New documents: Jailed ISIS suspects were recruited by fellow Minnesotans

In court documents filed Friday evening, prosecutors connect the dots among the seven suspects awaiting trial and others who are suspected of leaving Minnesota to join ISIS in the Middle East and Somalia.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim and Riham Feshir

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August 21, 2015 4:50 PM

Minneapolis' past finds new life in digital image archive

Architects, genealogists and history buffs have long known the value of the documents and photographs stashed away inside the Minneapolis City Hall clock tower. Now you can, too.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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August 21, 2015 2:15 PM

Vikings poised to leave cramped Winter Park facilities for roomier digs in Eagan

The team has inked a deal to purchase a former headquarters of Northwest Airlines.

by Tim Nelson

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August 21, 2015 12:19 PM

St. Paul soccer stadium gets early vote next week

The soccer team Minnesota United missed a July deadline to reach a similar deal in Minneapolis.

by Tim Nelson

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August 19, 2015 2:02 PM

Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol

BC Johnson, who applied for the rally permit on behalf of "Minnesota 10,000 for Southern Heritage," is an African-American man originally from South Carolina, who said he supports the controversial flag because it represents states' rights.

by Jon Collins

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August 19, 2015 8:41 AM

U president: More complaints against former AD Teague

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler said Wednesday that more women have come forward to report sexual harassment by former Athletic Director Norwood Teague.

by Tom Scheck and Jon Collins