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September 15, 2009 6:49 AM

Final public hearing tonight on Mpls. school reorganization

The "Changing School Options" plan would close schools, alter curriculum, and change the district's busing system -- all in an effort to save millions of dollars.

by Tom Weber

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September 14, 2009 2:45 PM

Star Tribune nears end of bankruptcy

When the Star Tribune emerges from bankruptcy protection later this month, Minnesota's largest newspaper will be far leaner than it once was - but with the same pressure to generate revenue.

by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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September 12, 2009 10:47 AM

President Obama comes to Minneapolis

Photos from President Barack Obama's visit to Minneapolis to talk about health care reform.

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September 12, 2009 8:21 AM

Feds close Brickwell Community Bank in Woodbury

Federal regulators have shut down Brickwell Community Bank in Woodbury. Brickwell's branch will re-open today as offices of CorTrust Bank.

by Than Tibbetts

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September 11, 2009 6:40 PM

Jon Hallberg on Bell's palsy

Minnesota's former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman said in an interview he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, our medical analyst Jon Hallberg explains with the condition.

by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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September 11, 2009 5:46 PM

Bringing Ella and Patsy to life on stage

Two Twin Cities performers have been bringing the sounds of icons Ella Fitzgerald and Patsy Cline to audiences all summer.

by Chris Roberts

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September 11, 2009 4:12 PM

Twin Cities bike loan program to begin next April

An innovative bicycle loan program for low-income Twin Cities residents will start up in April, funded by a $200,000 federal grant awarded to a Minneapolis-based bicycle collective this week.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 11, 2009 2:51 PM

Officials will explore alternatives to funding new Bell Museum

The University of Minnesota will explore new partnerships with other organizations before it once again asks lawmakers for money to build a new Bell Museum.

by Tim Post

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September 11, 2009 2:41 PM

A tour of the historic James J. Hill house

Some of the state's most historic homes will open their doors this weekend for the Ramsey Hill House Tour, including the James J. Hill house on Summit Avenue.

by Steven John