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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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Star Tribune names former Time exec as publisher, CEO

Star Tribune names former Time exec as publisher, CEO

The Star Tribune has named Michael Klingensmith, a former executive with Time Inc. and a Minnesota native, as the Minneapolis newspaper's publisher and CEO.
by Martin Moylan

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Franken wants to visit Afghanistan before deciding on Obama plan

DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken says he wants to visit Afghanistan to gather more information about President Obama's plan to send 30,000 more troops to the region.
by Tom Scheck

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Deadline looming for teacher contracts

Fewer than half of the state's school districts have reached deals on new contracts with their teachers and the remaining have until the end of next week to do so.
by Tom Weber

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