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Minn. lawmakers propose bill to track missing persons

Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill they hope will make it easier to find missing persons.

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Protesters rally to oppose war in Afghanistan

Peace and anti-war groups in the Twin Cities are protesting the escalating war in Afghanistan and the recent U.S. attack on the city of Marjah.

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U of M changes pelvic exam lesson for med students

The University of the Minnesota Medical School is changing how its students learn one of their more nerve-racking lessons, the pelvic exam.

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Minn. panel considers do-it-yourself special sessions

A proposal to ask voters to let the Legislature call itself into special session gets its first look on Thursday.

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Arrests involving people carrying firearms up 25 percent

The number of crimes allegedly involving a firearm in Hennepin County jumped from 122 in 2008 to 216 last year. During the same period, violent crime in Minneapolis fell dramatically.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Dolan takes first steps toward new term as police chief

Dolan takes first steps toward new term as police chief

Members of the Minneapolis City Council have accepted Mayor R.T. Rybak's nomination of Tim Dolan to serve another term as police chief. But not all of them are ready to support the chief for another term.
by Brandt Williams

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St. Paul depot rehab gets more federal money

St. Paul depot rehab gets more federal money

A plan to rehabilitate St. Paul's Union Depot has received a second round of federal funding totaling $35 million.
by Tim Nelson

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House Republicans seek commission to streamline state operations

Republicans in the Minnesota House say they want to create a new panel that would recommend ways to streamline state government operations.
by Tim Pugmire

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Audio of deadly officer shooting released

Newly-released dispatch audio provides a glimpse into the frantic moments after a North St. Paul police officer confronted a suspect, who then shot and killed him.

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Minn. union members rally at the Capitol for jobs

Members of a Minnesota union aren't satisfied with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget, and they're headed to the Capitol to show it.

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