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January 18, 2010 11:48 AM

Mpls. teen shot in city's 6th slaying of 2010

Minneapolis police say a teenager was gunned down less than a block from his house, marking the city's sixth homicide of the new year.

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January 18, 2010 8:16 AM

Cyclist reaches $70K settlement with City of Mpls.

A man who claims he was roughed up by Minneapolis police during a Critical Mass bike ride two years ago has reached a $70, 000 settlement with the city.

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January 17, 2010 4:28 PM

Pioneer Press parent to file for bankruptcy

The holding company for MediaNews Group Inc. newspapers, including The St. Paul Pioneer Press, says it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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January 15, 2010 6:12 PM

Approaching 80, singer Cyril Paul still performing strong

As Cyril Paul nears 80, the native of Trinidad is still singing and performs Sunday night at a Minneapolis Martin Luther King Day observance.

by Dan Olson

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January 15, 2010 4:29 PM

Sign holders in the spotlight in 'Everything Must Go'

Being a walking advertisement can be a menial and monotonous job, but in "Everything Must Go," opening Friday night at the Red Eye Theater in Minneapolis, two workers rise above the indignity to form an unlikely friendship.

by Chris Roberts

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January 15, 2010 4:19 PM

Suspects in triple homicide make initial court appearance

The two teenagers charged with triple homicide in last week's shooting at a Minneapolis corner market made their initial court appearances Friday.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 15, 2010 11:42 AM

As playoff approaches, Vikings stadium push continues

Even as the Minnesota Vikings focus on a successful playoff run, the team's management has been working on another major feat - convincing lawmakers to help build the team a new stadium.

by Tim Nelson

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January 15, 2010 12:00 AM

Weekend road closings on I-35W in Richfield

Motorists will encounter detours and increased congestion on I-35W in Richfield this weekend, when the southbound lanes close at the western junction of Hwy 62.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 14, 2010 6:23 PM

Minn. food company expands voluntary recall

A Minnesota food company has expanded its voluntary recall after a state inspection found that all products at the company's Coon Rapids facility may have contaminated by bacteria.

by Madeleine Baran