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October 16, 2009 3:05 PM

Transformer malfunction knocks out power to 16,000

Xcel Energy has restored power to 16,000 customers in the Twin Cities metro area Friday afternoon, after a transformer failure interrupted service in parts of St. Paul and surrounding suburbs this morning.

by Madeleine Baran

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October 16, 2009 2:42 PM

Woman in critical condition after being struck by Metro Transit bus

A woman struck by a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis Friday morning is hospitalized in critical condition.

by Tim Nelson

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October 16, 2009 3:00 AM

In schools, even chemistry is going green

Chemistry professors these days are trying some new approaches to minimize the amount of hazardous substance students are exposed to, and as schools turn to more green chemistry, the benefits could include cost savings and possibly more career options for students.

by Tim Post

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October 15, 2009 8:04 PM

Twin Cities airport experiencing long delays

Inclement weather with low ceilings plus runway reconstruction have been causing long delays at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

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October 15, 2009 5:07 PM

Couple allegedly taught teens how to make bombs

A Prior Lake couple are charged with making explosives and aiding offenders for allegedly teaching their son and his friends how to make pipe bombs.

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October 15, 2009 4:36 PM

In hot Minn. race, Bachmann builds money lead

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann holds a fundraising lead over the two Democrats challenging her in a 6th Congressional District race on pace to be pricier than 2008.

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October 15, 2009 4:06 PM

Mitch Albom on 'Have a Little Faith'

Columnist and author Mitch Albom will be reading from his new book "Have a Little Faith" Sunday Night at Temple Israel in Minneapolis and he joined Tom Crann to talk about his book.

by Tom Crann