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October 30, 2009 7:08 PM

Commentary: Quiet at 4 a.m.

Reverend Gordon Stewart, pastor of Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska, talked about President Obama's visit to Dover AFB.

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October 30, 2009 4:37 PM

Music fans in Minneapolis will be paying their final respects to the Uptown Bar this weekend. The revered music venue will close after its final show Sunday night, and then be demolished to make way for a new retail development.

by Chris Roberts and Jeffrey Thompson

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October 30, 2009 9:49 AM

Family of Minn. man sues over spring break death

The family of an Oak Park Heights man who died while on spring break in Mexico has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against his traveling companion.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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October 30, 2009 8:34 AM

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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October 30, 2009 7:16 AM

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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October 30, 2009 7:15 AM

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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October 30, 2009 6:15 AM

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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October 29, 2009 6:36 PM

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