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Groups moving forward with program to help north Mpls. families succeed

Groups moving forward with program to help north Mpls. families succeed

Despite not winning a federal grant, a group of Minneapolis community leaders are moving ahead anyway with plans for a Northside Achievement Zone they hope will help north Minneapolis children make it to college and succeed in life.
by Jessica Mador

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After the snow, communities prepare for heavy flood risk

After the snow, communities prepare for heavy flood risk

Most Minnesotans are still shoveling out after the latest storm, but some communities are even more concerned about what happens when the snow melts.
by Brandt Williams

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Minnesota bike cops patrol the skyways

Minnesota bike cops patrol the skyways

As winter weather chases pedestrians off the sidewalks and indoors, skyway police patrols are a common site - and with six miles of downtown St. Paul skyway to cover, it helps to have wheels.

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FBI investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien

FBI investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien

The FBI is investigating St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien. A spokesman said agents executed a search warrant at Trooien's office near downtown St. Paul on Thursday, looking for evidence of fraud.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Minnesota Zoo dolphin dies at age 44

Minnesota Zoo dolphin dies at age 44

The Minnesota Zoo reports that April, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, died Tuesday after being ill for the past several weeks.

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St. Louis Park schools closed due to asbestos issue

Deteriorating floor tiles are to blame for two school closures Monday in the St. Louis Park district.
by Tom Weber

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Twin Cities housing market has mixed January

The Twin Cities housing market continued to see problem spots in January, though some signs were promising.
by Annie Baxter

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Vikings: Lottery ticket could help pay for stadium

The Minnesota Vikings say its successful lottery scratch-off game might help pay for a new stadium.
by Anissa Stocks

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Winter Carnival snow sculptures come crashing down

Winter Carnival snow sculptures come crashing down

The last remnants of the 2011 St. Paul Winter Carnival were reduced to large piles of snow Thursday, as heavy equipment demolished the snow sculptures that had been created at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds in St. Paul.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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