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Twin Cities News

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Big turnout expected at Minneapolis event to help homeless

About 1,500 homeless people are expected to attend an biannual event in Minneapolis that connects homeless people to social and medical services.
by Sunny Thao

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Minn. Senate OKs domestic abuse protection for pets

A bill that would extend domestic abuse protections to pets has cleared the Minnesota Senate with wide support.

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Residential housing growth declines in Twin Cities

Residential housing growth declines in Twin Cities

New numbers don't appear to offer much joy to people in the Twin Cities hoping to curb sprawl and encourage smart growth. New numbers show residential housing is increasing in many central cities across the country while the rate is declining in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Dan Olson

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Uncle arrested in fatal St. Paul fire

Police say the 27-year-old was booked Thursday night pending possible homicide and arson charges.

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Target Field -- how to get there, where to park

Target Field -- how to get there, where to park

The new Target Field in Minneapolis gets its first test run this weekend as the University of Minnesota baseball team hosts Louisiana Tech Saturday afternoon. The Twins play there for the first time in just a week. Getting to the stadium is a whole new ballgame, too.
by Tim Nelson

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U of M, Met Council at impasse in light rail talks

The University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council are at odds over the granting of easements on U property, which are needed to plan for construction of the new Central Corridor light rail line.
by Dan Olson

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Judgment holds Petters personally responsible for billions in losses

A U.S. District Court judge said Friday businessman Tom Petters will be held personally responsible for losses his investors suffered from a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.
by Martin Moylan

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Man charged in Minneapolis murder

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of another man last week in south Minneapolis.

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BCA uses Facebook to help solve cold cases

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now using Facebook to help solve cold cases.

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