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April 28, 2013 1:04 PM

First test of light-rail cars on Central Corridor

Metro Transit said the first test of a light-rail car on the new Green Line went off without a hitch Sunday. The test confirmed light rail cars won't touch overhanging power lines.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 26, 2013 8:53 PM

Hopkins students protest treatment of black teens

More than 150 students walked out of Hopkins High School Friday afternoon to bring attention to what they say is unequal treatment of African-American teens.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 24, 2013 3:46 PM

Appetites: Snow puts a freeze on spring dining

Unrelenting snow and sleet have made late April feel like February, and that means a seemingly endless winter for local diners who seek out seasonal food from our region.

by Tom Crann

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April 23, 2013 9:20 AM

First look: St. Paul offers a new glimpse of the Lowertown Ballpark, Saints home

The City of St. Paul has an update to its Lowertown Ballpark project and, as promised, it’s giving the park a new look. The rendering above has a look at the park with downtown St. Paul in the background. Here’s a daytime version of the same ballpark: And yes, that’s a pig standing at…

by Tim Nelson

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April 22, 2013 3:44 PM

Brian Herron, former Minneapolis council member, re-enters city politics

More than a decade after Brian Herron pleaded guilty to extortion and resigned from the Minneapolis City Council, he's stepping back into Minneapolis politics. Herron has no plans to run for office, but he still wants to play a role in this year's election.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 16, 2013 5:00 AM

Mpls. DFLers caucus on mayoral candidates

Minneapolis DFLers will take the first step Tuesday night in precinct caucuses toward trying to endorse a candidate in the first open-seat mayor's race the city has seen in 20 years.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 13, 2013 5:07 PM

Mpls. SWAT cop found guilty in bar assault

A Minneapolis police sergeant has been found guilty of assault for punching a 44-year-old man at a bar in June.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 11, 2013 9:28 AM

Photos: April snowstorm slogs through Minn.

A mix of rain, sleet and snow fell over much of Minnesota Wednesday night and Thursday, bringing difficult conditions for driving, and even walking, in many parts of the state.