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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

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September 11, 2009 1:22 PM

Slideshow: Officer Crittenden memorial services

Photos from the memorial services for slain North St. Paul Police Officer Richard Crittenden.

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September 11, 2009 12:51 PM

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.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 11, 2009 11:03 AM

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.

by Tim Nelson

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September 10, 2009 10:45 PM

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.

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September 10, 2009 6:24 PM

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."

by Tom Crann