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March 19, 2010 2:48 PM

Mpls. police head to trial for alleged excessive force in 2004

In federal district court Friday morning, attorneys argued their cases in a pretrial hearing over an excessive force lawsuit against Minneapolis police officers.

by Brandt Williams

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March 19, 2010 6:36 AM

Motorcyclist critically injured after hitting a mattress on I-94

A motorcyclist was critically injured on Interstate 94 during rush hour Thursday evening, after hitting a mattress on the roadway.

by Tim Nelson

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March 19, 2010 5:27 AM

Court to hear arguments in case of Mpls. cops accused of assault

Arguments are scheduled in Federal District Court Friday in a lawsuit against a group of Minneapolis police officers.

by Brandt Williams

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March 19, 2010 5:14 AM

MN bill aims to keep sex offenders from victims

A Minnesota lawmaker wants to give judges the power to keep some juvenile sex offenders away from their victims.

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March 18, 2010 5:27 PM

Senator, sheriff at odds over gang database

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is criticizing a bill that would give law enforcement agencies one year to stop using computer databases of people who may be associated with gang activity.

by Laura Yuen

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March 18, 2010 3:35 PM

Sports commission agrees to Metrodome upgrades

The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission has agreed to make a few changes to the Metrodome at the request of its main tenant, the Minnesota Vikings.

by Brandt Williams

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March 17, 2010 8:57 PM

Man killed in south Minneapolis

A man was shot to death Wednesday evening on a busy street in south Minneapolis. The shooting occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lake Street and Clinton Avenue South.

by Madeleine Baran

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March 17, 2010 6:41 PM

St. Paul closing parks, streets ahead of flooding

The city of St. Paul is planning to close boat launches, riverfront parks and a few downtown-area streets to prepare for major flooding.

by Laura Yuen

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March 17, 2010 6:14 PM

Denny Hecker's fourth wife says he's behind on alimony

Former Twin Cities auto mogul Denny Hecker already faces a possible 90-day jail sentence for falling behind on alimony payments to his second wife. Now, his fourth wife says Hecker is stiffing her.

by Martin Moylan