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February 21, 2013 10:05 PM

Vikings get one more season in Metrodome

The Metrodome will be coming down in about a year. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority said it is officially telling the Vikings that the

by Tim Nelson

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February 21, 2013 6:51 PM

Rybak won't bid for 2024 Olympics

Mayor R.T. Rybak has declined the U.S. Olympic Committee's invitation to submit a bid for the 2024 summer games.

by Nancy Lebens

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February 21, 2013 6:21 PM

St. Paul police crime lab review: Prosecutors will reconsider some drug convictions

Ramsey and Dakota County prosecutors, prompted by independent reports that found serious flaws in the St. Paul police crime lab, will reconsider certain drug convictions in the past two years.

by Madeleine Baran

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February 21, 2013 4:51 PM

Minneapolis report card: A+, needs improvement

Minneapolis got what sounded like a glowing report card today. A poll finds that 96 percent of its residents are satisfied with city services. Despite the high marks, the city could be doing better.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 20, 2013 5:29 PM

Minneapolis saves with single-sort recycling

A new recycling program in Minneapolis is proving popular with residents.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 20, 2013 7:00 AM

After South High brawl, Somali students say they don't feel safe

Some Somali students say not enough is being done to ease racial tension at South High School in Minneapolis, which just last week was the site of a brawl involving hundreds of students.

by Tim Post

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February 19, 2013 5:22 PM

Freshmen lawmakers get a feel for the Capitol

To get a sense of how Minnesota's newest legislators see the action at the Capitol, MPR News speaks with a pair of freshmen lawmakers throughout the session.

by Tom Crann

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February 19, 2013 5:02 PM

Survey: Minneapolis residents mostly satisfied with city services

A survey of residents suggests Minneapolis should improve snow plowing. Eighty percent of residents are satisfied with the current level of service, but the measure fell below a national benchmark.

by Curtis Gilbert

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February 15, 2013 5:31 PM

Minneapolis South High officials look to move beyond brawl

Classes were in session Friday at Minneapolis South High School, the day after a lunch room brawl involving hundreds of students. School officials say they are trying to move beyond yesterday's fight, which some students say was caused by racial tension at the school. The incident has other districts examining how they respond to problems among groups of students.

by Tim Post