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Twin Cities News

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Feds indict Minn. Somali on conspiracy charges

Federal authorities say a massive investigation into the disappearances of about 20 young Somali men from Minnesota has taken a significant step forward with a seventh arrest in the case.
by Laura Yuen

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H1N1 vaccines being offered at 7 Minneapolis schools

H1N1 flu vaccinations will be available at selected schools in Minneapolis Thursday and Friday.
by Phil Picardi

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Petters remains firm in having no knowledge of fraud

Businessman Tom Petters tried to put his former business associates on trial Wednesday during his second day on the stand.
by Martin Moylan

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Charter school fined $140K for license violations

Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy, a charter school which caters to Muslim students, was found to have eight teachers on staff who didn't hold valid teaching licenses. State money will be withheld from the school starting Dec. 15.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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New Shubert Center to finally break ground

New Shubert Center to finally break ground

After 10 years of non-stop lobbying and fundraising, the Minneapolis group Artspace will finally break ground Thursday on the new Minnesota Shubert Center in downtown Minneapolis.
by Chris Roberts

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Ash borer threatens trees on Twin Cities' U campuses

Ash borer threatens trees on Twin Cities' U campuses

Up to 1,300 ash trees on the Twin Cities campuses of the University of Minnesota could eventually die from the invasive emerald ash borer, whose larvae destroy the trees' ability to transport water and nutrients.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Group staging protest of GAMC elimination

A group of low-income people and advocates will stage a "never-ending emergency room waiting line" outside of the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday, to protest the elimination of General Assistance Medical Care.
by Madeleine Baran

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Missouri murder suspect arrested in Minneapolis

Law enforcement officers from Minnesota and Missouri have arrested a man in Minneapolis who is wanted for murder in St. Louis.

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Poll: Obama would beat Pawlenty if election held now

A new poll by St. Cloud State University shows President Obama would defeat Gov. Tim Pawlenty if the 2012 presidential election were held today.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Experts gather in St. Paul for renewable energy conference

About 700 people from industry, academia, and politics gathered in St. Paul today Tuesday to learn about the latest trends in renewable energy.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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