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Twin Cities News

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Some fear H1N1 vaccine campaign is too late

The H1N1 vaccine campaign is gradually picking up speed in Minnesota, but health officials fear that the doses may be arriving too late for some people who think the worst of the outbreak has passed.
by Lorna Benson

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Witness says he forged 10,000 documents for Tom Petters

The treasurer of the company at the heart of an alleged $3.5 billion Ponzi scheme run by businessman Tom Petters says he forged some 10,000 documents while working for Petters.
by Martin Moylan

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Andover man charged in $53 million Ponzi scheme

The Hennepin County Attorney's office has brought charges against a man accused of masterminding a Ponzi scheme which allegedly defrauded investors out of at least $53 million.
by Jessica Mador

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R.T. Rybak files paperwork for gubernatorial run

R.T. Rybak files paperwork for gubernatorial run

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has filed paperwork with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board notifying them of his intent to run for governor.
by Tom Scheck

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Masks for health care workers in short supply

The Centers for Disease Control says health care workers should wear a specific kind of facemask designed to protect them from the H1N1 virus and state officials are scrambling to respond to federal guidelines as Minnesota's supply of the masks is running out.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Minneapolis tapping Mississippi River for power, again

Minneapolis tapping Mississippi River for power, again

Hydropower helped turn Minneapolis into a 19th century industrial giant, and the city is turning to the river again for power.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis finishes counting ballots in two wards

Minneapolis finishes counting ballots in two wards

Minneapolis elections officials have finished counting ballots in two wards. That means two council members can openly declare victory.
by Brandt Williams

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67-year-old St. Paul man charged with killing wife

A 67-year-old St. Paul man was charged Thursday with unintentional second-degree murder in the death of his wife, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office said.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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U of M researchers receive stimulus grants

Fifteen University of Minnesota research projects have received more than $10.3 million in federal grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, officials announced Thursday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minn. burger joint settles with McDonald's over ad

A Minnesota hamburger parlor that sued McDonald's Corp. in federal court over the phrase, "Who's your patty?" has settled the issue.

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