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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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AARP endorses House's health care bill

AARP endorses House's health care bill

AARP, a group that represents 40 million seniors, Thursday endorsed the House health care reform bill. The endorsement comes two days before House members are expected to vote on the bill.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Copper stolen from new St. Paul fire station

The opening of a new fire station and fire department headquarters in St. Paul has been delayed by a thief who made off with copper wiring and pipes, authorities said.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Northwest overshoot pilots appeal license revocation

Northwest overshoot pilots appeal license revocation

The Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles have filed appeals of their license revocations with the National Transportation Safety Board.

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