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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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I-90 in Albert Lea reopens after three-car crash

Transportation officials have reopened Interstate 90 in Freeborn County, following a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.
by Madeleine Baran

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NIH director talks about the organization and cystic fibrosis conference

A pioneer in Cystic Fibrosis research, Dr. Francis Collins, opened the 23rd annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Thursday night. Collins talked with All Things Considered about cystic fibrosis and some of his other priorities in his new post at NIH.
by Steven John

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Minn. man suspected of encouraging suicides

A Minnesota nurse who authorities say got his kicks by visiting Internet suicide chat rooms and encouraging depressed people to kill themselves is under investigation in at least two deaths.

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