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November 2, 2009 8:27 PM

Man pleads to perjury in case of missing Somalis

A 25-year-old St. Anthony man has pleaded guilty to perjury in an federal investigation into why a string young men have traveled to Somalia from the Minneapolis area.

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November 2, 2009 6:30 PM

Study says Minnesota is tops in civic engagement

A new report released Monday ranks Minnesota tops in the nation for civic involvement.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 2, 2009 5:52 PM

Rybak answers challengers who say 'anyone but him'

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak faces 10 challengers on the ballot Tuesday for his office at city hall and many of Rybak's opponents are critical of the mayor on several issues, especially his record of raising property taxes.

by Brandt Williams

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November 2, 2009 5:18 PM

Coleman, Ng offer clear differences in St. Paul mayoral race

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman will be challenged at the polls Tuesday by Republican-endorsed business executive Eva Ng, who has made her disdain for rising property taxes her central issue.

by Laura Yuen

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November 2, 2009 2:33 PM

Public meetings scheduled to gather comments on proposed metals mine

Two public meetings will be held next month on a proposed copper, nickel, cobalt and precious metals mine near Hoyt Lakes in northeastern Minnesota.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 2, 2009 3:00 AM

New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff

A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.

by Tim Nelson

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November 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Instant runoff voting FAQ

Instant runoff voting advocates are pushing for more Minnesota cities to follow suit, with the eventual goal of using it for statewide elections. Here are some frequently asked questions about it.

by Curtis Gilbert

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November 1, 2009 8:26 PM

In Minneapolis, costs of police misconduct add up

Over the last few months, incidents involving Minneapolis officers have led to six-figure lawsuit settlements - raising questions about police culture and leadership.

by Brandt Williams