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February 19, 2010 6:04 AM

Mpls theater honors vets on Iwo Jima anniversary

Minnesota veterans who fought at Iwo Jima will share their stories at a screening of the Clint Eastwood film "Flag of Our Fathers" at a south Minneapolis theater this weekend.

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February 18, 2010 2:55 PM

Fire consumes retail center in south Mpls.

Minneapolis fire department officials say an accidental grease fire that started in a restaurant kitchen caused a two-alarm blaze that heavily damaged several nearby shops.

by Brandt Williams

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February 18, 2010 1:10 PM

Twin Cities sees slight increase in traffic congestion in 2009

State transportation officials said Thursday that congestion on Twin Cities roadways ticked up slightly in 2009, after falling noticeably in 2008.

by Tim Nelson

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February 18, 2010 11:15 AM

GOP's Seifert chooses running mate

Republican Marty Seifert has chosen Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah as his running mate in his campaign for Minnesota governor.

by Tom Scheck

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February 18, 2010 10:51 AM

Minn. Chief Justice Magnuson disappointed in proposed judicial cuts

Minnesota Chief Justice Eric Magnuson is sounding the alarm about court-system delays under Gov. Pawlenty's budget proposal.

by Phil Picardi

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February 18, 2010 9:13 AM

Serial peeper caught near U of Minn.

Police say a serial peeping Tom has been arrested again after he was caught peering into a building near the University of Minnesota.

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February 18, 2010 8:27 AM

Wetterling Center merges with Winona training program

The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, named for the 11-year-old boy abducted from his central Minnesota town in 1989, has become part of a child protection training center based in Winona.

by Elizabeth Dunbar