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February 16, 2010 6:08 AM

Minn. House passes $1.1B bonding bill

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a $1.1 billion bonding bill Monday night. The bill passed by a bi-partisan 92 to 37 vote, despite a veto threat by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

by Tim Nelson

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February 16, 2010 6:01 AM

Minn. lawmakers review foreclosure mediation bill

Minnesota lawmakers are due to revisit legislation that could help homeowners facing foreclosure.

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February 15, 2010 4:18 PM

Group plans Minn. museum of African American history

A local group is working to open Minnesota's first museum devoted to the state's African American history. They've purchased an historic Minneapolis mansion, and need to complete a $5 million fundraising campaign to turn it into a museum.

by Rupa Shenoy

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February 15, 2010 8:33 AM

Mpls stabbing victim identified

A man who was fatally stabbed in Minneapolis over the weekend has been identified as 25-year-old Drew Heinkel.

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February 14, 2010 10:26 PM

Chess teaches kids life lessons

Over the weekend, the Minneapolis School District hosted a district-wide chess tournament, in hopes that the centuries-old game will teach kids some of the skills they'll need as adults.

by David Chong

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February 14, 2010 2:46 PM

Drivers frustrated by snow piling up on streets

Cold temperatures have kept much of the snow from melting, and big piles of plowed snow have popped up on seemingly every corner in the Twin Cities, where they can block the view of oncoming traffic, and frustrate drivers.

by Jessica Mador

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February 14, 2010 1:27 PM

Police ID St. Paul shooting victim; son jailed

Police have now identified a man who was shot to death at his St. Paul home as Anthony Tyrone Gaither, 45. His 18-year-old son remains in jail on suspicion of murder.

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February 12, 2010 3:55 PM

Mpls settles another police misconduct suit

The Minneapolis City Council Friday approved another six-figure payout to settle a police misconduct lawsuit. The settlement has fuled criticism of Police Chief Tim Dolan's performance.

by Brandt Williams