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Minneapolis teacher wins Milken educator award

Minneapolis teacher wins Milken educator award

A Minneapolis math teacher has won The Milken National Educator Award, which is often called the "Oscars of teaching."
by Tom Weber

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Flags flying at half-staff for soldier killed in Afghanistan

Flags flying at half-staff for soldier killed in Afghanistan

Flags at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota will be flown at half-staff Tuesday, in honor of a soldier killed in Afghanistan this month.
by Madeleine Baran

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Serial robber tied to 13 thefts in Minneapolis

Serial robber tied to 13 thefts in Minneapolis

A serial robber continued his crime spree Monday, holding up a Minneapolis candy store for the second time in two weeks, police said.
by Madeleine Baran

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Rep. Paulsen says medical device tax a 'wrongheaded approach'

Rep. Paulsen says medical device tax a 'wrongheaded approach'

Third District Republican Congressman Erik Paulsen held a hearing Monday to underscore bipartisan Minnesota opposition to a proposed tax on medical device manufacturers as part of federal health care reform.
by Steven John

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Minneapolis begins IRV learning sessions tonight

The city of Minneapolis begins a series of public educational meetings on Instant Runoff Voting Monday night.
by Brandt Williams

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Sources say local man supported al-Shabaab

Sources say local man supported al-Shabaab

Many believe Cabdulaahi Faarah was one of five men involved in a cross-country road trip last week that has gotten the attention of federal authorities, and that his involvement may be related to the the case of about 20 Minnesota men who allegedly left for their native Somalia to fight.
by Laura Yuen

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Stimulus-funded arts grants preserve nearly 80 jobs

The Minnesota State Arts Board Friday announced grants totaling just over $316,000 using funds from the federal stimulus package.
by Euan Kerr

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Antiwar protests planned

Dozens of antiwar protests will take place across the country on Saturday, including at least two in Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Def Leppard cancels St. Paul show

Metal band Def Leppard says it's canceling the third leg of its North American tour, including a planned stop at the Xcel Energy in St. Paul on Nov. 6.

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IRV offers new strategies for Minneapolis candidates

IRV offers new strategies for Minneapolis candidates

Minneapolis officials say voters won't notice a big difference when the city begins using Instant Runoff Voting on Nov. 3, but candidates and their supporters already are.
by Brandt Williams

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