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April 7, 2010 5:23 PM

Apartment in deadly fire hadn't been inspected in 16 years

Fire inspectors visited McMahon's Irish Pub on the main floor of the mixed-use building just a few weeks before the fire, but they didn't look at the second floor, where investigators believe a fire started that killed six people.

by Brandt Williams

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April 7, 2010 6:08 AM

Minn. Dems to headline jobs rally as Palin visits

Two of Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann's Democratic colleagues are rallying with union members as Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives to help Bachmann on Wednesday.

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April 6, 2010 5:05 PM

Fire department reports detail violations at pub that burned

The Minneapolis Arson Squad continues investigating the fire that killed six people last week. Reports show inspectors had just checked over a section of the building and reported several fire code violations.

by Brandt Williams

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April 6, 2010 3:13 PM

St. Paul city attorney resigns to run for county post

St. Paul City Attorney John Choi is resigning after four years on the job to focus on his campaign for Ramsey County attorney.

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April 6, 2010 6:14 AM

Mpls. schools discuss plans for new district HQ

The Minneapolis School District will hold two meetings this week to discuss plans for a new headquarters building.

by Tom Weber

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April 5, 2010 4:49 PM

How investigators figure out the cause of a fire

To find out how investigators go about pinpointing the cause of a fire, we contacted Denise DeMars with the State Fire Marshal's office.

by Steven John

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April 5, 2010 2:02 PM

Investigators still seek cause of fatal Mpls fire

Minneapolis fire officials say they have not ruled out any possible cause of the fire that killed six people last week. In the meantime, employees of the pub that went up in flames say they will mourn -- and then rebuild.

by Brandt Williams

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April 5, 2010 6:24 AM

Hearings scheduled on proposed south Mpls. power lines

People will have a chance to comment Monday and Tuesday on plans for a high-voltage transmission lines in south Minneapolis.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 2, 2010 7:44 PM

Mpls. man allegedly stabs wife 70 times in front of daughter

A charge of first degree murder is pending against a Minneapolis man accused of fatally stabbing his wife 70 times in front of their daughter early Friday morning.

by Laura Yuen