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Bouncing girls cherish Winter Carnival high-flying tradition

Bouncing girls cherish Winter Carnival high-flying tradition

The Bouncing Girls are one of the most popular features of the annual St. Paul Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade. It's a tradition that's been around for decades, and still attracts thrill-seekers who try out for the squad every year.
by Anissa Stocks

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Federal funds for Central Corridor '99.9%' certain

The federal government has tentatively agreed to pay for half the nearly $1 billion Central Corridor light-rail line, bringing the project one step closer to securing all of the necessary cash for completion, regional planners say.
by Laura Yuen

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MPCA extends comment period for 3M wastewater permit

The state of Minnesota is allowing more time for public comment on a revised permit for a wastewater treatment plant at 3M's plant in Cottage Grove.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. district, lesbian teens settle rally issue

The Anoka-Hennepin School District has reached an agreement that'll allow two lesbian students to walk together as part of the Snow Days Royal Court at Champlin Park High School.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Photos: St. Paul Winter Carnival

Photos: St. Paul Winter Carnival

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is underway, featuring dozens of activities to help celebrate the cold, snow and ice of the season. MPR photographer Jeffrey Thompson captured some of the action.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Rondo plaintiffs get partial victory in light rail ruling

Rondo plaintiffs get partial victory in light rail ruling

A federal judge in St. Paul has ordered light-rail planners to conduct further study of the Central Corridor transit line to address concerns of businesses along the route who say they face economic hardship because of it. But the judge refused to halt construction of the project, as the plaintiffs had requested.
by Laura Yuen

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At the Ordway in St. Paul, moving a 70-ton wall is a breeze

At the Ordway in St. Paul, moving a 70-ton wall is a breeze

Even when the house is empty, the inside of St. Paul's Ordway Theater is a sight to behold. From the stage, plush seats fill your line of sight row after row and extend to a third balcony.
by Marc Sanchez

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Two injured in shooting outside Mpls. community center

Two injured in shooting outside Mpls. community center

Two people were injured Monday evening after an apparent drive-by shooting outside the Brian Coyle Community Center in the Cedar-Riverside neighorhood of Minneapolis.
by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Mpls. teachers approve new contract, until summer

Minneapolis teachers have approved a new contract with the district. Leaders for the teachers union said 87 percent of teachers who voted approved of the new deal.
by Tom Weber

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