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December 10, 2009 3:22 PM

Legislator worries negotiations could delay Central Corridor line until 2014

A St. Paul lawmaker is worried completion of the Central Corridor light rail project may be pushed back beyond 2014.

by Dan Olson

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December 10, 2009 2:17 PM

U of M, MnSCU plan tuition hikes to cope with state budget deficit

University of Minnesota plans to raise tuition 7.5 percent next year, but that increase could be larger if the U faces deeper than anticipated cuts during the next legislative session.

by Tim Post

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December 10, 2009 11:16 AM

Police dog bites St. Paul high school student

A teenage student suffered a puncture wound after she was bitten by a police dog at her high school in St. Paul.

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December 10, 2009 9:09 AM

Harrington: 'It's time for new leadership' for St. Paul PD

St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington says he's accomplished most of the goals he set for his tenure, and he's not going to seek another six-year term in office.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 9, 2009 4:29 PM

Minn. Orchestra announces balanced budget for third year

The Minnesota Orchestra Wednesday announced a balanced budget for the third year in a row, and says plans to expand Orchestra Hall are on track.

by Euan Kerr

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December 9, 2009 4:25 PM

HCMC struggles with budget choices

The Hennepin County Medical Center stands to lose more than $90 million over the next two years, since the state eliminated funding for the General Assistance Medical Care program. The hospital is struggling to figure out how it will keep treating its patients.

by Brandt Williams

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December 9, 2009 4:20 PM

U of M, Met Council say they're 'making progress' on Central Corridor deal

"Making progress," is how both the Metropolitan Council and the University of Minnesota Wednesday described negotiations over the Central Corridor light rail project.

by Dan Olson

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December 9, 2009 3:48 PM

Authorities: Elephant parts, dead birds smuggled into Minn.

A 56-year-old woman arriving to the Twin Cities from Laos has been charged for allegedly trying to smuggle parts of an Asian elephant and several dead birds into Minnesota, federal authorities said Wednesday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 9, 2009 2:41 PM

Two indicted in alleged mortgage fraud scheme

A federal grand jury has charged two people in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that federal prosecutors said involved stealing more than $2.5 million from lenders across the country.

by Elizabeth Dunbar