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Minn. lab leading the battle against E. coli

The U.S. Senate is set to debate a major overhaul of the nation's food safety regulations, once Congress wraps up health care reform, and at the center of the debate is E. coli, a bacterium virtually unknown to the world before an outbreak at McDonald's 30 years ago.
by Tim Nelson

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One hospitalized, two arrested when copper theft goes awry

A 33-year-old St. Paul man was being treated at a hospital Wednesday for severe burns, and two other people were arrested after police in Eagan said the three tried to steal copper wire from a substation.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Guitarist Cam Waters dies at age 51

Singer, song-writer and steel guitarist Cam Waters was found dead at his Minneapolis home this weekend. He was 51 years old.

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Stimulus keeps 15 Minneapolis officers in uniform

Stimulus keeps 15 Minneapolis officers in uniform

Fifteen Minneapolis police officers will be able to stay on the force, thanks in part to federal stimulus funds.
by Brandt Williams

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More unemployed people struggle with depression

More unemployed people struggle with depression

Unemployment can be crippling not only financially but also psychologically, and with the recession putting millions of people out of work nationwide, more and more unemployed folks are struggling with serious cases of depression.
by Martin Moylan

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Groups hold protests against GAMC cuts

Several progressive groups held protests across Minnesota this Tuesday morning to protest Gov. Pawlenty's line-item veto of a health care program for the poor.
by Tom Scheck

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Rescued Vick pit bull to visit St. Paul school

Students at a St. Paul elementary school will get a visit from a pit bull rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting operation.

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New 3-hour rule won't apply to international flights

New 3-hour rule won't apply to international flights

The new FAA time limits would not necessarily have helped hundreds of passengers stranded in the Twin Cities last week.
by Martin Moylan

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Candidates want Vikings to stay, but say new stadium a low priority

Candidates want Vikings to stay, but say new stadium a low priority

It was a tough game for The Minnesota Vikings in Charlotte Sunday night, but the team's owners are hoping to turn their otherwise successful season on the football field into success at the State Capitol.
by Tom Scheck

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