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Journalist Harun Maruf on Minneapolis men fighting in Syria

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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Twin Cities chosen as pilot site for anti-terror program

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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Pioneer Press owner Digital First Media considers selling papers

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

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

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Iraqi refugees cope with horrors of war in Minn. filmmaker's new project

Iraqi refugees cope with horrors of war in Minn. filmmaker's new project

Filmmaker Nathan Fisher is working with the Minneapolis-based Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project to tell heartbreaking stories.

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Fugitive Ty Hoffman arrested in Shakopee

Fugitive Ty Hoffman arrested in Shakopee

The man who police suspect of shooting and killing his former business partner was taken into custody without incident.
by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Babes in Bikeland race expects hundreds of riders

The 8th annual Babes in Bikeland race for mostly 'WTF' -- women, transgender and femme -- riders happens in Minneapolis on Saturday.
by Jon Collins

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Gone to Syria: Family fears woman latest Minnesotan drawn to war-torn region

Gone to Syria: Family fears woman latest Minnesotan drawn to war-torn region

A 19-year-old Muslim woman who disappeared from the Twin Cities unexpectedly surfaces in Syria. Her family believes she is in a dangerous place, one that continues to lure Minnesotans for jihad.
by Laura Yuen

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