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Emerald ash borer spreads to Winona County

Emerald ash borer spreads to Winona County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms the emerald ash borer has now been found in Winona County.

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Fees increase for some museums, historical attractions

Fees increase for some museums, historical attractions

Admission fees to historical sites including Fort Snelling and the Mill City Museum will increase by a dollar, the Minnesota Historical Society announced Wednesday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Mpls. seeks alternative to firefighter layoffs

Minneapolis city leaders are debating the merits of a plan to lay off 10 firefighters this year as a means to deal with cuts in state aid.
by Brandt Williams

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Restored Metrodome gets ready to meet public

Restored Metrodome gets ready to meet public

The Metrodome is getting the final touches in preparation for its public reopening this weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Another semi tipped in downtown Minneapolis

Another semi tipped in downtown Minneapolis

Another semi tips in downtown Minneapolis rush hour traffic
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul Mayor Coleman proposes 6.5 pct. levy hike

St. Paul Mayor Coleman proposes 6.5 pct. levy hike

As part of his 2012 budget, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is proposing a 6.5 percent property tax levy hike, and $6.2 million in budget cuts -- and he blames the state Legislature for both.
by Jessica Mador

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Minneapolis tests ‘one-sort’ recycling

Minneapolis tests ‘one-sort’ recycling

Recycling is about to get easier for residents of two Minneapolis neighborhoods.The city has selected about 1,030 households in the Willard-Hay and East Calhoun neighborhoods for a recycling pilot program. The test group will put all of their recyclables in one cart, instead of sorting them into separate bags.
by Madeleine Baran

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Police shoot suspect in Minneapolis

A police officer shot and wounded a suspect during a foot chase Monday night in Minneapolis.

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