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3 hurt in chemical explosion in Minneapolis

One worker remains hospitalized, and two others were treated and released, following a minor explosion at a Minneapolis chemical plant this morning.
by Brandt Williams

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Workers to demolish bridge over I-35 in North Branch

A bridge spanning Interstate 35 in North Branch is set to be demolished during overnight shifts starting Tuesday evening.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Northstar rail adding weeknight, weekend service

The Northstar commuter rail begins offering service to Twin games during weeknights, beginning Tuesday.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Contract approval expected tonight for new Mpls. supt.

Contract approval expected tonight for new Mpls. supt.

Bernadeia Johnson was named Minneapolis superintendent in January but won't officially take over until July 1.
by Tom Weber

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More metro area commuters riding the bus

More metro area commuters riding the bus

Here's another sliver of evidence the economy is improving. Bus ridership in the Twin Cities is rising again. Metro Transit officials say the economy, more than any other factor -- more than climate change, more than the Gulf oil spill -- affects ridership numbers.
by Dan Olson

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Mpls. police unveil plans to halt spike in violence

Mpls. police unveil plans to halt spike in violence

The latest anti-crime strategies have been used before. Police say many of the criminals involved in this year's violence are familiar, too. But police officials say what's new, is that some of the violence has spread into unfamiliar territory.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Paul software company cutting up to 200 jobs

A St. Paul software company has announced plans to cut between 150 and 200 positions worldwide. Lawson Software employs about 800 people in downtown St. Paul.

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Minneapolis police settle excessive force lawsuit

Minneapolis police settle excessive force lawsuit

The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $235,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was tackled and punched by police officers during an arrest last year.
by Brandt Williams

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Lakewood Cemetery's memorial chapel marks 100 years

Lakewood Cemetery's memorial chapel marks 100 years

The Memorial Day holiday is a time to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. But this Memorial Day weekend in Minneapolis, a well-known monument itself will be celebrated.

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