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November 20, 2009 3:00 AM

Minneapolis elections officials nearing final IRV report

The hand count of ballots cast in Minneapolis' first ever election using instant runoff voting is coming to a close and Minneapolis elections officials will soon start to compile a report about the city's new experience.

by Brandt Williams

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November 19, 2009 6:52 PM

Turnout light at school H1N1 clinic

The Minneapolis Public Health Department offered H1N1 vaccine to kids at four elementary schools Thursday.

by Lorna Benson

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November 19, 2009 6:12 PM

Talking Volumes: Stephen King

Author Stephen King talks about his first published novel, "Carrie," during the Talking Volumes series at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. Kerri Miller hosted the live event November 18, 2009.

by Kerri Miller

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November 19, 2009 5:21 PM

R.T. Rybak declared unofficial winner in election count

Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak was declared the unofficial winner of the city's mayoral race this afternoon.

by Brandt Williams

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November 19, 2009 5:13 PM

St. Paul School District employee charged with stealing $21,000

A former St. Paul School District employee has been charged with stealing more than $21,260 from the school system.

by Madeleine Baran

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November 19, 2009 3:37 PM

Another Mpls. lawsuit likely over 35W bridge wreckage

Another lawsuit from the Interstate 35W bridge collapse is looming - this one over rusting wreckage that has kept a Minneapolis park fenced off for two years.

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November 19, 2009 3:16 PM

Minn. property taxes to rise an average of 3.5%

State officials say property tax rates will increase an average of 3.5 percent when proposed local levies are adopted later this year.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 19, 2009 2:51 PM

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