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More openly gay Minneapolis police officers means a change in culture

More openly gay Minneapolis police officers means a change in culture

Nearly 20 years after a Minneapolis police sergeant became the first openly gay officer, the city now has its first openly gay police chief. The number of out lesbian and gay police officers in Minneapolis has increased over the years. Some police officials say the increase in numbers and visibility of gay and lesbian officers has changed the culture of the department.
by Brandt Williams

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At center of immigration debate, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas wants to 'Define American'

At center of immigration debate, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas wants to 'Define American'

Immigration reform is likely to be in the national spotlight early next year, as the Obama administration and Congress seek to fix a system that's widely viewed as broken. The people at the center of the debate -- some who have been living and working in the U.S. without legal permission for years -- are increasingly making their voices heard. One is a widely known former journalist who will be speaking in Minneapolis tonight.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Event raises $100K plus for NE Minn. food shelves

Event raises $100K plus for NE Minn. food shelves

Food shelves in northern Minnesota will benefit from an event Tuesday evening hosted by Minnesota's incoming Senate Majority Leader, Tom Bakk.
by Julie Siple

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Stadium designers asked to consider environmental concerns

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking designers of the new Vikings stadium to think about accommodating an unusual category of birds passing through downtown Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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Locked out SPCO musicians await management's response

It is up to Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra management to make the next move in the contract dispute, said the locked out musicians on Tuesday.
by Euan Kerr

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John Pizzarelli: expanding music with rhythm and swing

John Pizzarelli: expanding music with rhythm and swing

When you make your living playing and singing classic songs that were popular decades ago, audiences can be surprised if you throw them a curve.
by David Cazares

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MinnesotaCare shift to vouchers off to slow start

MinnesotaCare shift to vouchers off to slow start

The Healthy Minnesota Contribution Program was supposed to shift 4,200 people from the MinnesotaCare program to a voucher system. But the program itself is having a hard time getting off the ground.
by Tom Scheck

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Widespread drought affecting Minnesota's wildlife

Widespread drought affecting Minnesota's wildlife

The heavy snow that fell on parts of central Minnesota over the weekend may be too late to help relieve widespread drought.
by Tom Robertson

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Sidewalk advocate says don't be shy about shoveling

Sidewalk advocate says don't be shy about shoveling

Let's face it, with a snow dump like we just had, it's tough to keep our sidewalks properly cleared.

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