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March 10, 2010 9:43 AM

Fraud finds its way in the front door--and to China

Each year about 15 million U.S. residents become victims of identity theft. The most common kind of identity theft is credit card fraud. It might not seem like something to worry about - until it happens to you, as commentary editor Eric Ringham found out.

by Eric Ringham

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March 10, 2010 6:58 AM

Despite veto threat, Dems move forward with revised bonding bill

Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature are moving forward with a nearly $1 billion public works bill.

by Tom Scheck

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March 10, 2010 6:39 AM

Bill proposes new way to finance energy efficiency projects

A bill advancing in the Legislature would create a new way for Minnesota businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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March 10, 2010 6:31 AM

State parks offer sweet deal: maple syruping demos

Several Minnesota state parks are offering a sweet deal as spring approaches this month - maple syruping demonstrations starting Saturday.

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March 10, 2010 6:25 AM

More Minn. schools buy food from local farms

A new survey says the number of Minnesota school districts buying fresh food from local farms is growing.

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March 10, 2010 6:23 AM

Minn. bills would give same-sex couples death rights

Two bills up for hearings on Wednesday would give same-sex partners and other unmarried couples more rights when one partner dies.

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March 10, 2010 6:21 AM

Business, labor groups converge on Minn. Capitol

A major business group and a big labor union both come to the Capitol on Wednesday to promote their interests.

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March 10, 2010 3:00 AM

Twin Cities Arab Film Festival keeps building

This week the small but vibrant Arab community in the Twin Cities celebrates Arabic culture through film. Between tomorrow and Sunday 28 movies from around the world will screen at the sixth Twin Cities Arab Film Festival.

by Euan Kerr