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U.S. Marshal pick was already gay rights pioneer

U.S. Marshal pick was already gay rights pioneer

As a little-known Minneapolis police sergeant, Sharon Lubinski made headlines when she declared she was a lesbian on the front pages of the city's largest newspaper - a bold move that other gay officers say inspired them to come out, too.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Police say electrocuted worker may have been stealing copper

St. Paul police say the 50-year-old Twin Cities man killed in an electrical accident this morning may have been trying to steal copper from an underground duct.
by Tim Nelson

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Hennepin County holding event to educate veterans about benefits

Hennepin County officials will hold an educational event for veterans this Saturday, aimed at providing information about health care, education and other benefits.
by Madeleine Baran

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Petters trial delayed by another 2 days

The trial on fraud charges for Wayzata businessman Tom Petters has been delayed another two days, with jury selection now starting Wednesday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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RiverCentre going green with solar energy installation

St. Paul's RiverCentre is going green. City officials announced this Friday they're getting $1 million in federal stimulus money to put a 1-MW solar energy facility on the roof.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis officials spread the word on ranked-choice voting

Minneapolis officials spread the word on ranked-choice voting

Minneapolis elections officials are trying to get residents ready for the new ranked-choice voting system they'll see on Election Day next month. They've been holding public meetings, but so far only a handful of people have shown up.
by Brandt Williams

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'The Walworth Farce' brings a darkly comic look at family life

'The Walworth Farce' brings a darkly comic look at family life

The Druid Theater, one of Ireland's best known companies is in the Twin Cities this week to present "The Walworth Farce," a twisted take on family life.
by Euan Kerr

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Video: Foster care for fowl

Video: Foster care for fowl

From Chicago to Houston to South Portland, Maine, the urban chicken movement has taken hold. More and more city folks are raising the birds right in their own backyards.
by Nikki Tundel

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Strong Asia sales boost 3M's weaker third quarter

3M Co., which makes everything from Post-It Notes to insect repellent, said Thursday strong sales of health care products in flu-wary Asia helped lift earnings beyond analyst expectations in the third quarter.

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