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October 21, 2014 1:58 PM

Minneapolis police charge woman in strip club killing

The Hennepin County Attorney's office charged a 29-year-old St. Paul woman with murder Tuesday for the weekend shooting of another woman at Augies nightclub.

by Brandt Williams

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October 21, 2014 6:27 AM

Photos: Vikings stadium construction on schedule

The number of workers on the site will increase to around 800 in January, and more than 1,100 by the spring.

by Matt Sepic

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October 17, 2014 6:43 PM

Man wants to sue for being kept in jail too long

Minnesota offenders serve two-thirds of their sentences in prison and one-third on a form of parole. As a convicted sex offender, LaVelle Bible was ordered to serve an extra term.

by Brandt Williams

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October 17, 2014 1:03 PM

Ramsey County Attorney: 7 of 10 clergy abuse cases now closed

Investigations continue on three open cases, including one involving former priest Curtis Wehmeyer and another tied to Archbishop John Nienstedt, County Attorney John Choi said.

by Tim Nelson

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October 15, 2014 6:17 PM

Tax fraud charges leveled against former Mpls. restaurateur

According to the complaint, 46-year-old Michael Ralph Whitelaw allegedly failed to report more than $1 million worth of income over a three-year period.

by Brandt Williams

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October 15, 2014 4:34 PM

Mayor wants to bring composting program to Mpls. homes

Mayor Betsy Hodges wants organic material turned into compost instead of going to landfills or incinerators. But the city's recycling fees would increase by more than 20 percent.

by Curtis Gilbert

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October 15, 2014 7:50 AM

St. Paul school start times stay put, for now

The district is trying to find a balance between research showing later start times helps students learn better, and parents reluctant to face schedule changes.

by Tim Post

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October 15, 2014 6:46 AM

Officer conduct review system works, MPD insists, despite critics

Out of almost 800 complaints filed between Oct. 2012 and Sept. 30, 2014, most were resolved or dismissed before they reached Police Chief Janee Harteau's desk.

by Brandt Williams