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August 22, 2014 6:50 AM

Along the Green Line, lives and businesses changed for good and bad

Photojournalist Will Matsuda took a look at some of the lives that have been changed by the new light rail line.

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August 21, 2014 4:04 PM

St. Paul leaders chafe at Green Line criticism

A Star Tribune editorial Thursday blamed the city for failing to give trains an automatic right-of-way over car traffic at stoplight intersections.

by Laura Yuen

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August 21, 2014 6:39 AM

2 charged after police find shot, burned body in Minneapolis

Manuel Guzman of Minneapolis and Guillermo Ayala-Enriquez of Brooklyn Center have been charged with second-degree murder in the case.

by Peter Cox

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August 21, 2014 6:26 AM

Archdiocese settles clergy sexual abuse case

Jon Jaker, who is now 54, says he was sexually abused when he was 11 by the late Rev. Tom Stitts.

by Peter Cox

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August 20, 2014 10:26 AM

St. Paul considers limit on cheap cigars

The proposed St. Paul ordinance would require that they be sold in packs of five or more. Leizinger said the goal is to boost the price, just a little.

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 20, 2014 9:00 AM

I-35E project a drag for east metro commuters

Relief for people who drive on the major north-south freeway between downtown St. Paul and I-694 will come eventually. For now, a major construction project is a big headache.

by Peter Cox

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August 20, 2014 7:16 AM

Blue Plate special: Restaurant group drops tip charge after blowback

A Twin Cities restaurant group that drew fire for reducing its employees' tips to make up for a hike in the minimum wage is reversing course.

by Tim Nelson

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August 20, 2014 5:30 AM

Southwest light rail: Final, divided hearing sets stage for vote

It's cost and its route between Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles, remain as sticking points.

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 19, 2014 5:52 PM

North Mpls. activists want bus connection to Southwest light rail

Advocates for racial equity are divided on just how far the Metropolitan Council has come to make the proposed Southwest light-rail project beneficial for all.

by Laura Yuen