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May 19, 2010 4:00 AM

Twin Cities nurses set to vote on strike

As many as 12,000 Minnesota nurses will vote today on new labor contracts offered by six Twin Cities hospital systems. All six nurse bargaining units are recommending that nurses reject the new terms and authorize a one-day strike.

by Lorna Benson

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May 18, 2010 6:30 PM

Effects of ballpark tax ripple through Hennepin County

When county commissioners narrowly approved a county-wide sales tax to pay for about two-thirds of the $545 million park they threw in a carrot for backers of libraries and youth sports -- a promise that excess money from the ballpark tax would go to those activities.

by Brandt Williams

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May 17, 2010 12:33 PM

Lawmakers toughen gang strike force oversight

A year after the demise of the Metro Gang Strike Force, lawmakers have taken steps to curb some of the powers police were accused of abusing. Over the weekend, the Legislature passed new restrictions on seizures from suspected criminals and required new oversight of secret police files, although critics say that isn't enough.

by Tim Nelson

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May 13, 2010 8:04 PM

Little progress in negotiations between nurses and hospitals

The last of the scheduled bargaining sessions between Minnesota nurses and Twin Cities hospitals concluded Thursday without significant progress on the main issue that divides them: patient safety.

by Lorna Benson

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May 12, 2010 4:34 PM

Central Corridor construction in Mpls. begins in September

Planners of the Central Corridor light-rail line Wednesday announced the construction schedule for the Minneapolis portion of the line.

by Laura Yuen

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May 12, 2010 3:03 PM

Twin Cities home prices rise again in April

Selling prices for Twin Cities homes rose for the fourth consecutive month in April, driven by a drop in the sale of homes in foreclosure, which tend to sell cheap.

by Martin Moylan

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May 10, 2010 12:31 PM

Hecker associate ordered to turn over financial documents

A federal judge has ordered one of Denny Hecker's former business associates to provide financial documents and submit to a deposition regarding his financial dealings with the fallen auto mogul.

by Madeleine Baran

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May 9, 2010 8:59 PM

2 teens injured in Mpls shootout

Minneapolis police say two teens were wounded when two groups of people starting shooting at each other Sunday near a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

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May 7, 2010 4:18 PM

St. Paul man pleads guilty in fatal stabbing

A St. Paul man with a history of domestic violence pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend.

by Madeleine Baran