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Low expectations for Bernanke's speech in Minneapolis
If Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke adheres to past appearances, he will choose his words very carefully when he speaks at the Economic Club of Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
Tick-transmitted parasite could threaten blood supply
A study finds that the nation's blood supply is vulnerable to a tick-transmitted parasite that is widespread in parts of Minnesota and other states.
Photos: Youth hunger and homelessness in Minnesota
Homeless youth in the state -- whether in shelters, couch hopping, or on the streets -- struggle to get enough to eat. Food shelves and meal programs offer help, but some youth have to use their own survival skills to get by.
Twin Cities homebuilders pulled a few more permits in August than they did during the same month last year.
An Ohio man shot to death in Minneapolis over the weekend has been identified.
Where did Twin Cities sprawl go?
We're still sprawled out, but probably the recession and slower population growth have slowed the rate.