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

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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Minneapolis report card: A+, needs improvement

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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