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

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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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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HCMC struggles with budget choices

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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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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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

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Judge issues joint trial for 'RNC 8' activists

Eight activists facing conspiracy charges stemming from last year's Republican National Convention will be tried jointly.
by Laura Yuen

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St. Paul police arrest 2 in shootings

Two people have been arrested as St. Paul police continue to investigate a fight and two shootings they believe are related.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Allen, guitarist for Suburbs, dies at 54

Bruce Allen, guitarist for the rock band the Suburbs, died Monday after a brief hospitalization. He was 54.

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Unemployment extensions confusing for some Minnesotans

Unemployment extensions confusing for some Minnesotans

A slew of extensions prolonging federal jobless benefits are coming to an end later this month, and the change is causing confusion for some unemployed Minnesotans, and prompting debate over additional extensions.
by Annie Baxter

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