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Harrington backs a Vikings stadium in Arden Hills

Former St. Paul police chief said a stadium could be a boon for the east metro.
by Tim Nelson

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Private group produces its own Vikings stadium plan

Website operator calls on the state to put proceeds from a racino towards debt service on a new stadium and for fans to pick up part of the cost with a $16 ticket surcharge.
by Tim Nelson

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Community coaches work to keep juvenile offenders out of the penalty box

Community coaches work to keep juvenile offenders out of the penalty box

Juvenile crime in Hennepin County has dropped by more than 40 percent in the past five years. One of the reasons is the presence of community coaches -- people hired by the county to steer young people away from crime.
by Dan Olson

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Report: Suburban courts miss criminal history of some re-offenders

A report that will be released Wednesday says repeat offenders of misdemeanor-level domestic violence are less likely to be detected in suburban courts of Hennepin County than in the downtown Minneapolis court.
by Laura Yuen

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Autism fears, measles spike among Minn. Somalis

Autism fears, measles spike among Minn. Somalis

Health officials struggling to contain a measles outbreak that's hit hard in Minneapolis' large Somali community are running into resistance from parents who fear the vaccine could give their children autism.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Report urges tighter security at Minnesota Capitol

Report urges tighter security at Minnesota Capitol

Security at the Minnesota Capitol and surrounding buildings should be improved, said a report released Friday that avoided taking a position on the much debated issue of whether to add metal detectors.
by Martiga Lohn

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Mixed-martial arts fights called off in Forest Lake

Organizers of a mixed-martial arts event in Forest Lake have called off fights scheduled for Saturday after learning that a city ordinance prohibits such events.
by Laura Yuen

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In Mpls., a push to curb Somali-Indian tensions

In Mpls., a push to curb Somali-Indian tensions

In the Phillips neighborhood, longtime American Indian residents and some of their newest neighbors from Somalia are struggling to get along, but a biracial organization is trying to repair ties.
by Laura Yuen

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