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November 20, 2012 4:00 AM

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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November 19, 2012 10:00 PM

Metropolitan Airports Commission supports compromise in flight pattern plan

The Metropolitan Airports Commission voted to support partially implementing a proposed change in flight patterns at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

by Brandt Williams

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November 16, 2012 8:26 PM

15 senators urge action on Mississippi waterway

Fifteen senators from eight Mississippi River states are urging the Army Corps of Engineers to take steps to keep barges moving on the Mississippi.

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November 16, 2012 11:41 AM

Police give the all clear after report of shots in Minneapolis building

Minneapolis police have given the all clear after they responded to a report of shots fired inside a downtown office building.

by Brandt Williams, Tim Nelson and Madeleine Baran

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November 15, 2012 10:42 AM

Survey says! A look at the Vikings market research

Private lobbies, carving stations & $15,000 seat fees at the new stadium

by Tim Nelson

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November 14, 2012 6:08 PM

State's trend of growing charter school enrollment reflected across country

A new report out Wednesday shows significant growth in charter school enrollment across the country and here in Minnesota.

by Tim Post

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November 14, 2012 8:00 AM

Sacred ceremony completes Dakota Commemorative Walk

Several hundred people gathered near Fort Snelling State Park on Tuesday for a sacred ceremony marking the end of this year's Dakota Commemorative Walk.

by Jessica Mador

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November 14, 2012 8:00 AM

Minn. settles last case in I-35W bridge disaster

Several years of legal battles related to the Interstate 35W bridge collapse are finally over. On Tuesday, the state has resolved the last lawsuit related to the 2007 disaster.

by Matt Sepic