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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

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March 9, 2010 6:25 AM

Debate over proposed mine reaches Capitol

About 70 people were at the Capitol Monday to hear testimony on a proposed copper-nickel mine for Northeastern Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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March 9, 2010 6:12 AM

Minn. lawmaker targets funeral practices in bill

Some Minnesota lawmakers are discussing dead bodies instead of budgets on Tuesday.

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March 9, 2010 6:10 AM

Minn. panels to examine health care compromise

Two Minnesota legislative panels take a closer look Tuesday at a compromise that will preserve a government health plan for the very poor.

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March 8, 2010 8:37 PM

Eagan school bus driver arrested for DWI

An Eagan school bus driver has been arrested for drunken driving after he crashed the bus into a parked car.

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March 8, 2010 5:14 PM

Petters prosecutors want life sentence for $3.5B fraud

Federal prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, who was convicted of orchestrating a $3.5 billion Ponzi scheme.

by Martin Moylan