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Muslim comedian performs in Minnesota

Muslim comedian performs in Minnesota

Azhar Usman may be the most famous Muslim comedian today. He's back in Minnesota for gigs in Rochester and in Minneapolis, and talked with Tom Crann about to be a Muslim comic.
by Tom Crann

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Pawlenty, Dems to focus on public works, more cuts

Democrats in the Legislature say they intend to quickly pass a public works bonding bill when the 2010 legislative session begins in February.
by Tom Scheck

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Fund set up for families of store shooting victims

A memorial fund is being set up for the immediate families of three people killed at a Somali-run corner grocery store in south Minneapolis.

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Judge wants quick decision in MN budget dispute

The judge and both parties in the case involving Gov. Pawlenty's budget-cutting authority have agreed to a fast-track appeals process.
by Tom Scheck

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Star Tribune's new publisher talks about challenges

Star Tribune's new publisher talks about challenges

The Star Tribune Thursday announced Michael Klingensmith will be the paper's new publisher. Klingensmith spent more than 30 years with Time, Inc. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about the challenges he'll face at the Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Faribault woman sentenced for bomb threats

A federal judge has sentenced a Faribault woman to 4 1/2 years in prison for threatening to bomb post offices in southern Minnesota.

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Officials: Anti-Muslim images are protected speech

Two Minnesota prosecutors have decided not to file charges against a man who they say admitted posting anti-Muslim images near a mosque and a Somali-owned store, saying the cartoons are protected under the First Amendment.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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A Somali community member talks about the killings

A Somali community member talks about the killings

For more perspective from the local Somali community on a triple homicide that took place in south Minneapolis neighborhood, Tom Crann talked with Hashi Shafi, a community organizer with Somali Action Alliance.
by Tom Crann

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How will new drug-monitoring procedures affect clinics?

How will new drug-monitoring procedures affect clinics?

Dr. Jon Hallberg, regular medical analyst on All Things Considered, talked with Tom Crann more about the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program, and how it's likely to affect clinics.
by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Proposed smog rules would require changes in Minnesota

Proposed smog rules would require changes in Minnesota

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is proposing stricter health standards for smog, and Minnesota may have some work to do to meet the new standards.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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