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City high school teams disappearing from state hockey tournaments

City high school teams disappearing from state hockey tournaments

City teams used to be giants in boys hockey, but they've been declining for more than 20 years and there's little hope for a return to that heyday any time soon.
by Tom Weber

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Bill moving up Minn. primary passes House

The Minnesota House has approved a bill moving the primary election from September to August.
by Tom Scheck

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Kline advocates insurance pools for small businesses

Kline advocates insurance pools for small businesses

U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., told President Obama Thursday that allowing small businesses to pool together to buy insurance is a better idea than a health insurance exchange that the president supports.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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St. Paul residents invited to weigh in on next police chief

St. Paul residents are invited to offer their thoughts Thursday night on what they'd like to see in their next police chief.
by Laura Yuen

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GAMC veto override attempt expected in Senate today

The Minnesota Senate Thursday is expected to try to override Gov. Pawlenty's veto of a bill that extended health care coverage for the poor.
by Tom Scheck

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U of M president to explain plan for budget cuts

The president of the University of Minnesota is at the Legislature to explain how the university will manage $36 million in proposed cuts in state funding.

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Mock surgery in Minn.Capitol promotes education bill

The Minnesota State Capitol is due to become an operating room.

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House explosion brings a closer look at drilling method

House explosion brings a closer look at drilling method

Utility crews were back on the scene of an Edina house explosion Wednesday, trying to determine what caused Tuesday's blast. It's the second explosion this winter related to underground drilling, now a common excavation method.
by Tim Nelson

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Dean Barkley urging 'Tea Party' activists to join Independence Party

One of the founders of Minnesota's Independence Party is urging so-called "tea party activists to join the Independence Party, and change its name to the Tea Party.
by Mark Zdechlik

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