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Robert Lipsyte talks about 'Life (Part 2)'

Robert Lipsyte talks about 'Life (Part 2)'

There has never been a population explosion like the Baby Boom in American history. It's been an especially turbulent year for this "biggest generation" with retirement funds disappearing, and a health care system in flux. That means there's plenty to talk about on the Twin Cities-produced TV program "Life (Part 2)".
by Tom Crann

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Support for Mayor Rybak runs high as he aims for third term

Support for Mayor Rybak runs high as he aims for third term

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is expected to easily win his third term in office, but unlike previous election campaigns, this time Rybak has the support of the DFL machine as well as all 13 city council members.
by Brandt Williams

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Macalester building receives highest LEED rating

Macalester building receives highest LEED rating

A new building on the Macalester College campus in St. Paul has received the highest ranking available for green construction and operation.
by Tim Post

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Pawlenty downplaying budget deficit predictions

Pawlenty downplaying budget deficit predictions

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is downplaying warnings that Minnesota's state budget will face a significant deficit over the next three years.
by Tom Scheck

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Art Hounds: Theater Unbound, Rain Taxi Reading Series, Oslo Chamber Choir

Art Hounds: Theater Unbound, Rain Taxi Reading Series, Oslo Chamber Choir

This week's Art Hounds lead us to a female-focused theater company, a reading series featuring two women poets and a Norwegian vocal ensemble that contains -- women. No theme here though.
by Chris Roberts

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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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