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Feds approve funding for Central Corridor rail line

Feds approve funding for Central Corridor rail line

The Federal Transit Administration told Twin Cities transportation officials Wednesday that the FTA has approved federal funding for the Central Corridor light rail project.
by Dan Olson

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Voters in Washington County charged with election fraud

Officials in Washington County say they're charging 13 people with voting violations connected to last fall's elections.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul soldier killed in Afghanistan

St. Paul soldier killed in Afghanistan

A soldier from St. Paul has been killed while on duty in Afghanistan. Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy died of his injuries after his unit was attacked.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Rosemount National Bank fails, FDIC steps in

The FDIC announced at the end of the day Friday that the single bank would become a branch of Central Bank of Stillwater effective Saturday. It's the first Minn. bank failure of 2011.
by Nancy Lebens

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High winds delay some flights at Twin Cities airport

Travelers flying out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport could face delays this evening due to strong winds.
by Madeleine Baran

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Fairview-Southdale missing records for 1,200 patients

Fairview-Southdale hospital can't find medical records and insurance information for 1,200 patients are missing. The records were in a box that may have been lost when a corporate office was moved. No social security numbers were among the records, the hospital says.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Central Corridor businesses to get additional support

Central Corridor businesses to get additional support

The Metropolitan Council, the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis and some private funders are now providing a total of $11.1 million in grants, forgivable loans and other support.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Pawlenty announces candidacy -- and then unannounces

Pawlenty announces candidacy -- and then unannounces

When asked if he would be Donald Trump's running mate, Pawlenty said, "I'm running for president." But he moved quickly to knock down any speculation that he had officially entered the race.
by Madeleine Baran

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