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Would a cap and trade system burden Minnesota?

Would a cap and trade system burden Minnesota?

John Whaley, from Eden Prairie, says he's been a conservationist all his life, and like him, more and more of us might be making simple changes as we move toward a post-carbon world.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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In Minnesota, speeding may cost you more than a fine

All Things Considered talked to state Sen. Steve Murphy, the author of a state law that revokes the drivers license of anyone convicted of driving over 100 mph.
by Tom Crann

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December playoff game a first for St. Thomas football

December playoff game a first for St. Thomas football

University of Saint Thomas football team has made it further in the playoffs than any St. Thomas team has before. All Things Considered talked with Coach Glenn Caruso as he and the team arrived in Oregon to talk about the game.
by Tom Crann

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Woman convicted of murdering teen in Red Lake

A Red Lake woman was convicted of murder Friday for stabbing a 14-year-old boy in the heart.

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A view from inside the Petters trial

A view from inside the Petters trial

Tom Crann talked with Michelle Entsminger, one of the jurors on the Tom Petters fraud trial that ended this week. The jury returned a sweeping verdict against the businessman, finding him guilty on all 20 counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering.
by Tom Crann

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The economy through the lens of British TV ads

The economy through the lens of British TV ads

Once again, in what's become a uniquely Twin Cities holiday tradition, the finalist in the British Television Advertising Awards are on show at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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Mpls. budget saves public safety jobs, but more cuts loom

Mpls. budget saves public safety jobs, but more cuts loom

The Minneapolis City Council budget committee reduced the size of the recommended tax levy and found funds to avoid layoffs in the police and fire departments at a meeting Thursday night.
by Brandt Williams

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Nonprofits see uptick in volunteers during down economy

Nonprofits see uptick in volunteers during down economy

Andrea Roeger is among a growing number of unemployed who are using their free time to help others by volunteering for organizations like Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and other nonprofits.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Vikings fans rally for new stadium

Vikings fans rally for new stadium

A few dozen Minnesota Vikings fans gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Thursday to show their support for the team and a new stadium.
by Tim Pugmire

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Petters prosecutors not optimistic about investors' lost money

Petters prosecutors not optimistic about investors' lost money

Federal prosecutors say they will work diligently to seize ill-gotten assets and proceeds in the Tom Petters' Ponzi scheme, but they're not optimistic about investors getting back much of the more than $3.5 billion they lost in the fraud.
by Martin Moylan

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