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February 26, 2010 8:57 AM

Minn. volunteers take hit on reimbursement change

Volunteers who drive people without their own transportation to medical appointments are feeling the pinch after a change in state reimbursement rules.

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February 26, 2010 6:57 AM

Most of $60M in stimulus to Minneapolis unspent

Minneapolis city officials say most of the $60 million in federal stimulus money it's received hasn't been spent yet.

by Brandt Williams

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February 26, 2010 6:14 AM

U of Minn. awarded $20 million food-security grant

The University of Minnesota's National Center for Food Protection and Defense has been awarded a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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February 26, 2010 6:06 AM

Minn. lawmaker aims to change gang law enforcement

Minnesota lawmakers are discussing legislation that could change the way law enforcement agencies combat gang activity.

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February 26, 2010 6:00 AM

St. Paul man sentenced in crash injuring 5

A St. Paul man has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for a drunken-driving crash that injured five, including an unborn child.

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February 26, 2010 12:36 AM

MIA scores a coup with Titian exhibit

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts will host an exhibit of Venetian Renaissance paintings and drawings which have never been to the U.S. before.

by Euan Kerr

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February 25, 2010 5:23 PM

Emerald ash borers found in Minneapolis

The insects were found in four trees in the Prospect Park-East River Road neighborhood of Minneapolis, within Tower Hill Park, according to state agriculture officials.

by Melanie Sommer and Jessica Mador