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December 5, 2012 7:35 AM

Fiscal cliff clouds Minnesota economic forecast

State finance officials are set to release a new economic forecast Wednesday that will help set the stage for the coming budget discussions at the Capitol.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 5, 2012 6:53 AM

Twin Cities orchestras both declaring deficits

With Minnesota Orchestra musicians locked out for two months and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra players locked out for six weeks, both organizations are announcing budget deficits at their annual meetings this week.

by Euan Kerr

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December 5, 2012 4:00 AM

Historic Union Depot set to reopen after $243M makeover

Forty-one years after the last train pulled out of St. Paul's Union Station, the rail hub is ready for their return. The landmark station reopens Saturday after a $243 million facelift and will host a new bus hub. St. Paul hopes the depot can spark a transportation renaissance for the city.

by Tim Nelson

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December 4, 2012 6:18 PM

Sex offender treatment overhaul wins key lawmaker's support

As Minnesota prepares to overhaul its system for treating sex offenders, at least one key lawmaker supports newly recommended reforms.

by Laura Yuen

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December 4, 2012 3:44 PM

Minn. AG weighs next move on Asian carp

Minnesota and four other states are discussing their next move after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit asking that government officials be ordered to place barriers in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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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.