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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.

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January 9, 2010 2:59 PM

Toddler in Minneapolis hit in hip by stray bullet

Police say a toddler has been shot and injured in Minneapolis.

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January 8, 2010 5:40 PM

The Red Pens make their mark on local music scene

A local indie rock duo is riding a wave of fuzzed-out guitar distortion into the hearts of critics and fans.

by Chris Roberts

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January 8, 2010 5:32 PM

Hundreds attend funeral of Seward shooting victims

Nearly 1,000 people gathered Friday afternoon to mourn three men killed at a Minneapolis corner market earlier this week.

by Rupa Shenoy

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January 8, 2010 5:20 PM

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