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September 19, 2014 10:06 AM

Highway closures vex Twin Cities drivers this weekend

Major road hassles expected in the southwest suburbs as parts of Interstate 35W and Minnesota Highway 62 close.

by Tim Nelson

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September 19, 2014 9:06 AM

Minneapolis City Council mulls police brutality settlement

City attorneys deny the officer used excessive force and they say Alicia Joneja resisted the officer's attempts to control her.

by Brandt Williams

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September 19, 2014 8:38 AM

Minneapolis cops capture man who fled courthouse after conviction

Michael Henderson ran from the Hennepin County Courthouse Thursday.

by Jon Collins

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September 18, 2014 1:52 PM

Minneapolis police tap chaplains to build community ties

Chief wants volunteer chaplains "fully engaged" in improving relations between cops, citizens.

by Brandt Williams

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September 18, 2014 7:43 AM

Journalist Harun Maruf on Minneapolis men fighting in Syria

Harun Maruf, senior editor with Voice of America's Somali service, on young Somali-Americans whose families believe they have left Minneapolis to join radical groups in Syria.

by Laura Yuen

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September 16, 2014 7:07 PM

Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program

Federal officials plan to run a pilot program in the Twin Cities that aims to deter young Somalis from succumbing to violent ideology. It will help local organizations within the Somali community offer young people positive alternatives to extremism.

by Laura Yuen

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September 12, 2014 11:50 AM

Pioneer Press owner Digital First Media considers selling papers

Digital First Media properties include scores of newspapers across the country, including the San Jose Mercury News and the Denver Post.

by Martin Moylan

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September 12, 2014 11:48 AM

Boy's treehouse must come down, Mpls board rules

Clem Pryke built the treehouse in the summer of 2012 for his 13-year-old son Daniel

by Jon Collins

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September 12, 2014 9:58 AM

For opening day, make your parking or light-rail plans early

The Minnesota Vikings kick off their regular season home opener Sunday against the New England Patriots. Team officials say fans can park at the Minnesota State Fair. Light-rail riders should plan ahead.

by Tim Nelson