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Pedestrian killed on I-94 in Wright County

A pedestrian was hit and killed Thursday night while walking into traffic on Interstate 94 in Wright County, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Rescued dog attacks retired police officer

A Minnesota man who rescued a bulldog from a shelter faces an uncertain future after the dog attacked him, severing an ear and tearing away the skin from most of his face.

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State to lower flags on day of volunteer deputy's funeral

A funeral service with a police procession will be held Friday for a Ramsey County reserve deputy who was killed while directing traffic near a Haunted House attraction.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Governor honors reserve deputy killed on duty

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has ordered that flags at the State Capitol complex be flown at half staff Friday in honor of Ramsey County Reserve Deputy Michael Wilken.

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Holder: DOJ helping tribes reduce violence

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the Department of Justice is providing almost $400 million to help tribal communities reduce violence on their reservations.
by Jessica Mador

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Obama's citizenship director visits Twin Cities

The Obama Administration's new director of Citizenship and Immigration Services was in the Twin Cities today as part of a listening tour.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Lawsuit challenges Pawlenty's budget cuts

A lawsuit filed in Ramsey County District Court says Gov. Tim Pawlenty exceeded his constitutional authority by making unilateral spending cuts.
by Tom Scheck

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Target Corp. cuts 85 jobs in marketing

Target is cutting some 85 jobs in its marketing department, which currently has about 1,100 employees.
by Martin Moylan

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Ash borer found in another St. Paul neighborhood

Ash borer found in another St. Paul neighborhood

St. Paul officials confirmed Thursday that another tree has been infested with emerald ash borer.
by Madeleine Baran

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Twins to host Metrodome moving sale

Twins to host Metrodome moving sale

Bargains on Minnesota Twins memorabilia will abound when the team holds a "moving sale" to clean out their stuff from the Metrodome early next month.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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