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December 4, 2012 3:11 PM

Janee Harteau sworn in as Mpls. police chief

Janee Harteau, the first female and first openly gay police chief in Minneapolis history, was sworn in Tuesday at a ceremony at City Hall.

by Brandt Williams

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December 4, 2012 6:00 AM

Apple among brands in pricing tension with retailers

Some products seem to be the same price no matter where you look or how much you shop. That's exactly what many manufacturers want to keep their profits from eroding. But it's getting harder for manufacturers to enforce those prices.

by Martin Moylan

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December 3, 2012 8:16 PM

Judge tosses Asian carp suit; states can amend it

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by five states that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but said he would consider new arguments if the case were filed again.

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December 3, 2012 4:42 PM

No arrests yet in case of felon found in minivan with 19 firearms

The Richfield Police Department is investigating an incident in October involving a convicted felon found in a minivan full of rifles and shotguns.

by Brandt Williams

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November 30, 2012 5:56 PM

Transportation task force calls for gas tax and tab fee increases

A task force appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton is calling for increases in the gas tax and tab fees to help the state pay for transportation.

by Jessica Mador

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November 30, 2012 1:33 PM

Council OKs Harteau as new Mpls. top cop

The Minneapolis City Council Friday morning approved the appointment of Janee Harteau as the city's next police chief.

by Brandt Williams

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November 30, 2012 6:15 AM

Duck hunters argue, exchange gunfire

Authorities in Dakota county are investigating a dispute between two groups of duck hunters that ended in shots being fired.

by Rupa Shenoy

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November 30, 2012 4:00 AM

Fiscal cliff divides Minnesota lawmakers

None of Minnesota's delegation sits at the negotiating table over the "fiscal cliff." But they will have to vote on whatever agreement is made, if a deal happens.

by Brett Neely

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November 30, 2012 4:00 AM

Drought threatens to close Mississippi to barges

After months of drought, companies that ship grain and other goods down the Mississippi River are being haunted by a potential nightmare: If water levels fall too low, the nation's main inland waterway could become impassable to barges just as the harvest heads to market.