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Eight fallen soldiers honored at Capitol
The nonprofit Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund honored eight soldiers, including four who were killed in action, during a ceremony today Friday at the State Capitol.
Crittenden remembered as hero, friend
More than 4,000 people packed a hockey arena in Maplewood today to pay their respects to the North St. Paul police officer killed in the line of duty on Monday.
University of Minnesota Marching Band has a new home
The University of Minnesota Marching Band opened their first season in the new TCF Bank Stadium with spat camp earlier this month.
Reading the Vikings
Because of Brett Favre, there is more interest in the Vikings opener this year than there has been in many years. To prepare for the season, Tom Crann talked to Armand Peterson, editor of "The Vikings Reader."
St. Paul officials approve Circus Juventas reopening
St. Paul city officials have approved the reopening of Circus Juventas, four weeks after the bleachers collapsed at a circus performance.
Some street parking closed for Gopher games at new stadium
Football fans attending the Golden Gophers game on Saturday should plan ahead for parking, as most street parking around the new TCF Stadium has been temporarily closed.
Delegates from Najaf, Iraq will visit Minneapolis this month, as part of the newly established "sister city" relationship between the two cities.
Residents of Minnesota's 1st, 3rd and 6th congressional districts have opportunities to discuss health care reform with their legislators in the next few days.
Northwestern College in Roseville is planning a major new campus building that will be named in honor of evangelist Billy Graham.
Lost and found at the Minnesota State Fair
Each year, the fair's Lost and Found Office takes in hundreds of items -- from cell phones and car keys to baby strollers and Barbie dolls. Employees catalog and tag everything that's turned in. Then they simply wait, hoping the original owners will come claim their possessions.