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March 11, 2010 6:49 AM

Minnesota launching massive gas line safety initiative

The state of Minnesota may launch one of the largest natural gas safety initiatives in the country, following last month's house explosion in St. Paul.

by Tim Nelson

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March 11, 2010 6:36 AM

Mpls. schools to remain in 'code yellow' lockdown

Minneapolis school officials say a code yellow lockdown continues at all of the district's schools Thursday as a precautionary measure.

by Phil Picardi

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March 11, 2010 6:04 AM

Minn. lawmakers make final construction bill push

After a standoff that has lasted weeks, Minnesota lawmakers are ready to send Gov. Tim Pawlenty a sizable construction projects bill.

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March 10, 2010 4:59 PM

Met Council airs frustration with U of M over light rail

Metropolitan Council Chairman Peter Bell is upset the university has not agreed to grant easements for preliminary construction work on the Central Corridor light rail line.

by Dan Olson

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March 10, 2010 4:14 PM

How old is Seward shooting suspect?

The attorney for a suspect in the Seward Market shootings claims he has documentation proving the young man is only 15, and should be tried as a juvenile for the crime. Prosecutors believe Mahdi Hassan Ali is 17 years old.

by Brandt Williams

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March 10, 2010 10:28 AM

Police trace school threats to Australia

St. Paul police spokesman Paul Schnell says the department has notified the FBI and Interpol, but added that authorities do not believe the threats were credible.

by Tom Weber and Madeleine Baran

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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