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Lynx hire Cheryl Reeve; third coach in the last year

Reeve will replace head coach Jennifer Gillom, who led the Women's National Basketball Association team since June.
by Madeleine Baran

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College of St. Benedict renames Petters Auditorium

The College of St. Benedict has renamed the Petters Auditorium at its arts center following the conviction on fraud charges last week of benefactor Tom Petters.

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Some different views of the holidays

Some different views of the holidays

Around this time of year there are almost as many holiday productions in Minnesota as bodies of water, but if you're looking for something a little different, grab yourself an egg nog, we'll take it from here.
by Marianne Combs, Chris Roberts, Euan Kerr and Bob Kelleher

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United Way kicks off year-end fundraising campaign

The Greater Twin Cities United Way kicked off a year-end fundraising campaign this week, designed to address the urgent food and housing needs of a growing number of low-income families.
by Madeleine Baran

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Quaker group stops certifying marriages until gay marriage legal

A group of Twin Cities Quakers has decided to stop signing marriage certificates for opposite-sex couples until the state legalizes gay marriage.
by Madeleine Baran

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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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