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Sen. Franken introduces bill for labeling household products

Sen. Al Franken introduced legislation on Wednesday that would require household cleaning products, like furniture polish and laundry detergent, to carry labels with a complete list of ingredients.
by Madeleine Baran

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No gun found after St. Paul College lockdown

No gun found after St. Paul College lockdown

Police and school officials issued an "all-clear" early Wednesday evening after a report of a man with a gun inside the school's main building.
by Tom Weber and Madeleine Baran

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U of M sues Met Council on Central Corridor

The proposed Central Corridor light rail line between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis has hit a bump. The University of Minnesota is suing the Metropolitan Council over concerns about the route of the rail line.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Post

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Pawlenty's current climate change stance differs from past

Pawlenty's current climate change stance differs from past

President Obama is promising new steps toward capping greenhouse gas emissions, but Gov. Tim Pawlenty is backing away from his earlier support for new regulations to slow global warming.
by Tom Scheck

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Jobs offering health care are harder to find in Minnesota

Jobs offering health care are harder to find in Minnesota

Congress continues to fight over health care reform, and leading proposals still rely on employers providing health coverage even though fewer Americans get health insurance through their jobs.
by Michael Caputo

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Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

Autumn a great time to hike in the Twin Cities

The arrival of fall doesn't mean the end of outdoor activities in Minnesota. In fact, autumn can be one of the best times to enjoy nature.

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