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January 11, 2010 4:05 PM

Fridley-based Home Valu plans to close doors

Home Valu Interiors, the home improvement company made famous by former U.S. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz, plans to close its doors, company officials announced on Monday.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 11, 2010 4:02 PM

Field of gubernatorial candidates continues to grow

The field of candidates in Minnesota's crowded race for governor is still growing.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 11, 2010 3:17 PM

Report: Minn. tax collections lag slightly

A new report indicates Minnesota's economy may have bottomed out.

by Tom Scheck

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January 11, 2010 3:01 PM

2 planes land on Lake Calhoun

Two pilots used a south Minneapolis lake as a landing spot to grab a quick hamburger lunch on Monday, inadvertently attracting the attention of local residents, park police and federal officials.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 11, 2010 2:27 PM

Karen celebrate Year 2749, and a decade in Minnesota

The Karen people didn't just mark the start of a new year last week. It's been 10 years since the first of them escaped the oppressive regime that rules Myanmar, and the Karen begin to immigrate to the Twin Cities.

by Tim Nelson

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January 10, 2010 3:02 PM

Second suspect arrested in Seward shooting

Minneapolis police Chief Tim Dolan Sunday announced the arrest of a second suspect in connection with last week's triple homicide that left three members of the East African community dead.

by Jessica Mador

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January 10, 2010 12:00 AM

The best of the Youth Radio Series

The latest MPR News Presents broadcast showcases all the 2009 stories in the Youth Radio Series, with commentary from producer Sasha Aslanian on the making of the series.