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Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

There's something serious brewing in northeast Minneapolis. The bar story of 2012 was the explosion of taprooms in the Twin Cities. As the New Year begins the pace isn't slowing.
by Tom Crann

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Photography is transformative magic for Xavier Tavera

Photography is transformative magic for Xavier Tavera

Photography is magic. That's how Xavier Tavera describes the art form. It can snatch up a split-second of life and turn it into an everlasting moment. Then there's the way it bridges the gap between strangers.
by Nikki Tundel

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Pres. Kaler responds to criticism of hiring at U of M

Pres. Kaler responds to criticism of hiring at U of M

Recent criticism of administrative hiring at the University of Minnesota is not accurate, university President Eric Kaler told a state Senate higher-education committee Tuesday.
by Alex Friedrich

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Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny

Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny

You might have thought the discussion of a new Vikings stadium at the Capitol was over last May. But the financing plan for the new stadium is off to a slow start, and the House Commerce Committee will assess its progress this week at the Capitol.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul to hire new manager for police crime lab

St. Paul to hire new manager for police crime lab

The city of St. Paul is looking for a new manager to run the troubled St. Paul police crime lab.
by Madeleine Baran

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Lawmakers should focus on mentally ill, says NRA head

Lawmakers should focus on mentally ill, says NRA head

The president of the National Rifle Association says he would like lawmakers to pay more attention to treatment for violent, mentally ill people rather than restrict gun rights.
by Brandt Williams

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Reading Corps guides immigrant children into mastery of English

Reading Corps guides immigrant children into mastery of English

When charter school principal Bondo Nyembwe sees a classroom filled with the children of immigrants, he feels a professional and personal commitment to help them learn to speak English.
by Dan Olson

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