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November 17, 2009 1:07 PM

Historical Society seeking applicants for $7M in grants

The Minnesota Historical Society is seeking applicants for almost $7 million in grants available for history-based projects paid for with money from the constitutional amendment that raised the sales tax.

by Euan Kerr

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November 17, 2009 12:58 PM

Leaders adjusting sick leave for Capitol staff to combat H1N1

Leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate are adjusting sick leave policies for staffers to prepare for a potential flu outbreak.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 17, 2009 3:00 AM

Changes in Minneapolis streets still causing confusion

Lately, a few major streets in downtown Minneapolis have undergone changes and some travelers are having a difficult time getting used to the new layout.

by Brandt Williams

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November 16, 2009 6:24 PM

Road vs. Rail -- from Big Lake to Minneapolis

Some commuters will ride the Northstar train to save time on their trip to downtown Minneapolis each day. But will they really get there any faster? MPR News sent two teams to document their trip from Big Lake to Minneapolis this morning to answer that question.

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November 16, 2009 4:56 PM

Minneapolis declares 3 more unofficial winners in election

Minneapolis officials declared three more unofficial winners Monday afternoon in the city's first ever election using instant runoff voting.

by Brandt Williams

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November 16, 2009 2:53 PM

Norm Coleman says he supports redesign of absentee ballots

Former Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman supports efforts to redesign Minnesota's absentee ballots.

by Phil Picardi

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November 16, 2009 2:03 PM

Slideshow: First day on the Northstar

Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.

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November 16, 2009 3:00 AM

Poll: 56% of voters prefer instant runoff voting

A new Minnesota Public Radio News/University of Minnesota poll shows Minneapolis residents are divided over the city's new instant runoff voting system.

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 15, 2009 10:23 PM

Twin Cities students attend shuttle launch

Ten junior high and high school students from Urban Ventures in Minneapolis are at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Monday to watch the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis.

by Jessica Mador