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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.

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April 10, 2013 4:36 PM

Rybak delivers final state of the city from the future

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak used his 12th and final State of the City speech Wednesday afternoon to deliver a message -- from the future.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 8, 2013 12:16 PM

State Patrol recounts deadly weekend on Minn. roads

Eight people died on Minnesota roads this weekend, and Sunday was the deadliest day of the year so far, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

by Tim Nelson

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April 7, 2013 2:44 PM

3 confirmed dead in I-94 crash in Mpls.

The Minnesota State Patrol has confirmed that three people have died in a multivehicle crash on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis.

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April 7, 2013 10:29 AM

Mpls. mayoral debate courts black voters

The candidates for mayor of Minneapolis will try to win over African-American voters in a debate at 3 p.m. Sunday.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 4, 2013 8:36 AM

Mpls. garbage divides mayoral hopefuls

The candidates for mayor of Minneapolis are divided over whether to allow Hennepin County to burn more garbage at a facility near Target Field.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 28, 2013 7:38 AM

Vandals spray-paint Minneapolis synagogue

Workers spent the day Wednesday removing graffiti from Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis. The vandalism happened on the second night of Passover, but it doesn't appear to be anti-Semitic.

by Matt Sepic

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March 27, 2013 5:16 PM

Vikings stadium takes spotlight in first Minneapolis mayoral debate

Five leading DFL candidates for Minneapolis mayor outlined their positions on taxes, public safety and stadium funding today. The candidates met for the first debate in the city's most hotly contested mayoral race in a generation.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 25, 2013 4:54 PM

St. Paul mayor's State of the City speech focuses on transit, talent

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman says the keys to the city's future are "tracks, trails, talent, technology and traction." Coleman made those "five Ts" the theme of his 8th annual State of the City speech Monday, also focusing on some of the challenges St. Paul faces.

by Curtis Gilbert