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February 11, 2010 2:54 PM

Air pollution alert issued for Twin Cities, Rochester

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air pollution health alert for the Twin Cities and Rochester through Saturday.

by Madeleine Baran

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February 11, 2010 10:48 AM

Proposed bill would let bicyclists cross against red lights

Bicyclists in Minnesota could cross against a red light in certain circumstances, under a bill proposed at the legislature.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 11, 2010 8:39 AM

Former mail carrier sentenced for stealing mail

A former mail carrier has been sentenced to eight months in prison for stealing mail from the Ronald McDonald House and other addresses in Minneapolis.

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February 11, 2010 7:57 AM

Xcel gas line inspections complete; no other problems found

Xcel Energy says it has completed a preliminary survey of sewer lines in homes around the scene of a natural gas explosion in St. Paul last week.

by Tim Nelson

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February 11, 2010 6:20 AM

Minn. group rallies for gay marriage at Capitol

Gay rights supporters are rallying at the Capitol to push for gay marriage in Minnesota.

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February 11, 2010 6:13 AM

Mpls rally targets US action in Yemen, Pakistan

An anti-war group is planning to march in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday to protest the growing U.S.

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February 10, 2010 3:08 PM

Minn. FBI chief warns of threats from groups inspired by al-Qaida

The head of the Minneapolis division of the FBI says the new terrorist threat to the U.S. is coming from what he calls "self-directed groups" that are inspired by al-Qaida but are not strongly connected to it.

by Laura Yuen

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February 10, 2010 2:05 PM

Swanson says companies deceived 4,600 Minnesotans over health coverage

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is taking up lawsuits against two health coverage companies she alleges dealt dishonestly with customers.

by Elizabeth Stawicki

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February 10, 2010 1:43 PM

Advice: Get outdoors so winter won't win

Every year about this time, some Minnesotans start to dream about warmer climates. But others are determined to find a way to enjoy winter, because it can last a very long time.

by Suzanne Pekow