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November 7, 2014 5:41 PM

DNR geologist disputes St. Paul's conclusion in deadly landslide

A Department of Natural Resources geologist says man-made factors may have contributed to a May 22 landslide. Her assessment runs counter to the city's conclusion.

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 7, 2014 5:06 PM

Explaining #pointergate: The missing context

The Internet moved into full-on parody mode Friday after KSTP reported on Mayor Betsy Hodges flashing what the story called "a known gang sign." Here's what you need to know about the story -- and the backstory.

by Bob Collins, Molly Bloom and Meg Martin

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November 7, 2014 11:15 AM

How a gesture from the Minneapolis mayor became #pointergate

The media storm concerns a photo of the mayor taken while she was door-knocking in a get-out-the-vote effort.

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November 6, 2014 8:29 AM

Minority hiring goals missed in Minneapolis

A report shows about 17 percent of work hours on large city construction contracts went to minority workers this spring. The goal was nearly twice that.

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 5, 2014 12:25 PM

Brooklyn Center mayor re-elected in close race

Tim Willson won a third term with 3475 votes, compared to Elliott's 3330.

by Sasha Aslanian

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November 3, 2014 5:28 PM

Minneapolis School Board race sees huge influx of cash

Even in big cities, local school board contests are usually low-budget affairs. That's not the case this year in Minneapolis, where nearly half a million dollars has flooded in.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 28, 2014 6:18 PM

Study: Mpls. has large race gap in low-level arrests

African-Americans in Minneapolis were more than 11 times likelier than whites to be arrested for possessing marijuana, even though studies show similar usage rates, according to a new report.

by Laura Yuen