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Teacher charged in ear bite attack

A middle school teacher is accused of biting off part of a man's ear during a confrontation at a St. Paul diner.

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Bill would end asset test for food stamps

A Senate panel looks at legislation Tuesday that would allow more people to qualify for food stamps.

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Bill changes rules for Minn. graduation test

Minnesota lawmakers might change the rules surrounding tests that measure skills students are expected to know before graduation.

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Minn. schools receiving materials on Web safety

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is about a third of the way through its program of distributing a free Internet safety program to 1,400 state schools.

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Wolf, sprung from her pen, rejected by sisters on return

Wolf, sprung from her pen, rejected by sisters on return

A rare wolf that made news recently by escaping its enclosure did not have a good homecoming. So the Mexican wolf will be leaving the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake for good.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Rep. Barney Frank to headline DFL fundraiser

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts is the keynote speaker for Minnesota Democrats' annual fundraising dinner in May.

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Prius owner worried over vehicle's braking problems

Prius owner worried over vehicle's braking problems

Minnesota drivers are among those raising questions about the safety of Toyota vehicles, and one Minneapolis Prius owner worries his car is having problems, despite not being included in the recall.
by Jessica Mador

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2010 Census forms on the way

The 2010 Census is underway. The Census Bureau dropped census forms in the mail and they should arrive in homes across the state and the country this week.
by Toni Randolph

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Minnesota turkey hunters are getting another shot

Minnesota turkey hunters are getting another shot.

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2 MnSCU schools could get new presidents this week

Community colleges in Brooklyn Park and Inver Grove Heights could get new presidents Wednesday when the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities trustees meet.

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