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July 6, 2010 4:43 PM

Mpls police ask for help in search for missing boy

The Minneapolis Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy who has autism.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 30, 2010 6:11 AM

Work update on 2 Twin Cities lock and dams

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says commercial and recreational boaters will be affected by construction work on two lock and dams in the Twin Cities area.

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June 28, 2010 4:53 PM

35W bridge collapse victims seek punitive damages

Victims of the deadly 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse are seeking punitive damages against an engineering firm that evaluated the bridge's structural integrity before it fell.

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June 25, 2010 2:18 PM

Cycle of openings, closings common for clubs catering to black customers

Gabby's Saloon in northeast Minneapolis may soon get a new owner and a new look. It's the latest episode in what some call the colorful and troubling history of Twin Cities night spots that cater to black customers.

by Brandt Williams

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June 25, 2010 1:47 PM

Judge won't bar anti-gay activist from Pride fest

A federal judge says the Twin Cities Pride Festival cannot prevent a Wisconsin man from passing out Bibles and discussing his views against homosexuality at this weekend's event in Minneapolis.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and Tim Nelson

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June 24, 2010 3:23 PM

Judge weighs Pride fest's request to keep preacher out

A federal judge was expected to rule Friday on whether a Wisconsin man could hand out Bibles at the Twin Cities Pride Festival.

by Tim Nelson

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June 23, 2010 6:45 PM

Met Council approves largest bid in Central Corridor project

Heavy construction work on the Central Corridor light rail line between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis begins in August.

by Dan Olson

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June 23, 2010 4:56 PM

North Mpls. cyclists feel left out of bike sharing program

For nearly two weeks, thousands of people have been riding bright green bicycles around parts of Minneapolis. The bikes, from an organization called Nice Ride, are available for rent by the hour or by the day, but they are not available in north Minneapolis.

by Brandt Williams

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June 23, 2010 3:36 PM

Parking loans for Central Corridor businesses approved

The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday approved $1.3 million in forgivable loans for businesses along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit route to deal with the loss of street parking.

by Elizabeth Dunbar