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Minneapolis police chief nominee praised at hearing

Minneapolis police chief nominee praised at hearing

Acting-Police Chief Janee Harteau appears to be on a smooth path toward confirmation for the job. A City Council committee Wednesday afternoon unanimously approved her nomination to become Minneapolis' next top cop.
by Brandt Williams

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Task force recommends revamping state education funding

Task force recommends revamping state education funding

A state task force is suggesting changes to how the state pays for education as an attempt to create stable and fair funding for Minnesota schools. The effort, however, will face challenges as lawmakers wrestle with the state's budget deficit.
by Tim Post

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Advocates say progress made in fight against homelessness in Hennepin County

Advocates say progress made in fight against homelessness in Hennepin County

Advocates for the homeless say they have made progress to end homelessness in Hennepin County. There are 40 percent fewer people sleeping on the streets since 2010 and many more apartments for low-income people. But there's still work to be done, they told a Minneapolis City Council meeting Tuesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Mpls. will use traffic signs to warn of snow emergencies

Mpls. will use traffic signs to warn of snow emergencies

Minneapolis city officials are adding one more way to notify residents of snow emergencies. This winter, electronic traffic signs in downtown Minneapolis will now tell people if a snow emergency is in effect.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Mpls. to act soon on closing harbor terminal

The Minneapolis City Council will decide next week exactly when the city's Upper Harbor Terminal on the Mississippi River will be closed permanently.
by Jon Collins

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Hormel warns high grain prices might push up meat costs

Hormel warns high grain prices might push up meat costs

Shoppers who buy meat produced by Hormel Foods Corp. should expect to see higher prices in the coming year, due to the rising cost of livestock feed.
by Mark Steil

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Dayton on fence about child care union

After being blocked in court, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday he hasn't decided whether to ask the reconfigured Legislature to permit a unionization drive by home-based child care providers.

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Sister: Minn. Marine killed in Afghanistan

JoLyn Means says the Marines told her family Sunday night that her 23-year-old brother, Lance Cpl. Dale Means, was killed by an improvised explosive device in southern Helmand province.

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Truckers' health focus of Mayo doctor's study

Truckers' health focus of Mayo doctor's study

When many people think of truck drivers and their lifestyle, they likely envision someone who sits a lot, eats loads of unhealthy food and consumes too many soft drinks.
by Lorna Benson

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