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Mixed record for Mayor Coleman as he weighs a third term

Mixed record for Mayor Coleman as he weighs a third term

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has not officially announced whether he will run for re-election this year, but he is widely expected to seek a third term. At the moment, the DFL incumbent appears to be a shoo-in in this one-party town, in spite of a record that includes substantial tax increases and weak job growth.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Infographic: Mayor Chris Coleman's St. Paul

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has not yet announced whether will seek re-election yet. So far he doesn't even have a challenger. The only other candidate has dropped out. In the seven years since Coleman took office St. Paul has experienced higher property taxes, benefited from modestly lower crime, and spent public money to re-invest in the city's downtown.

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For some city dwellers, race shapes definition of 'urban'

For some city dwellers, race shapes definition of 'urban'

The word "urban" has come to mean different things to different people. In many cases, its connotation changes based on the racial makeup of the community in which it's being used.
by Nikki Tundel

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Holding fewer ICE detainees, county jails feel effect of federal budget cuts

Holding fewer ICE detainees, county jails feel effect of federal budget cuts

Some county jails are feeling the effect of federal budget cuts that went into effect on Friday. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement's announcement last week it will reduce the number of detainees held in custody, the county jails that get paid to hold them could get pinched.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Sidewalk seating vs. parking in Lowertown

People who want to see more sidewalk cafes in downtown St. Paul will clash this week with those concerned about limited parking.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases

Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them. Advocates say only a small number of teens living in foster care could be affected by the Family Reunification Act, but that it could make a great difference for those motivated parents who have dealt with their problems and whose children want to go home again.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Meals on Wheels affected if budget cuts deal fails

Senior meal programs in Minnesota would take a hit if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to reach a deal to avert automatic across-the-board spending cuts by Friday.
by Julie Siple

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Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up

Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up

A major winter storm turned Midwest commutes into treacherous challenges Friday before the system petered out over the Great Lakes.

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Southwest light rail: Report details line, stations

Southwest light rail: Report details line, stations

After months of collecting public input, engineers working on the Southwest Light Rail Transit are figuring out exactly where to put facilities, stations and the line itself.
by Jessica Mador

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