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August 26, 2009 5:22 PM

Man arrested in early-morning shooting in Duluth

A 24-year-old Duluth man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man early this morning.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 26, 2009 5:17 PM

Former workers allege restaurant owes them thousands in unpaid wages

Two former workers at a popular Minneapolis restaurant have filed complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor, alleging that Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine owes thousands of dollars in unpaid wages and overtime pay.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 26, 2009 3:27 PM

St. Paul to fund additional light rail station

A surprise offer by St. Paul officials appears to greatly increase the chances for an additional station on the Central Corridor light rail line.

by Dan Olson, Laura Yuen and Rupa Shenoy

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August 26, 2009 2:39 PM

Dr. Jon Hallberg: Bad news about depression

MPR's medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg talks about a new study on depression and why doctors have such a difficult time diagnosing the mood disorder.

by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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August 26, 2009 12:35 PM

DNA leads to arrest in two cold cases

Hennepin County Sheriff's investigators used DNA to link one suspect to two sexual assaults which occurred years ago. Today they announced the arrest of that man.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 26, 2009 3:00 AM

More students taking physical education online

Online education continues to grow in Minnesota, but along with traditional courses, like English, reading and math, more and more schools are embracing online classes in subjects you might not expect, such as online physical education.

by Tom Weber

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August 25, 2009 6:38 PM

Cold-climate wine gets its day in the sun

Today was the first ever cold climate wine competition. It was held at the U of M and the winners will be shown at the state fair. Tom Crann talked about the cold climate wine business, and sampled some wine, with Jim Luby, a fruit breeding professor at the U of M.

by Tom Crann

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August 25, 2009 5:35 PM

Burnsville man charged in infant son's death

A Burnsville man was charged today with first-degree murder in the death of his 8-month-old son.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 25, 2009 5:21 PM

Recent delays put 'bill of rights' back on the radar

After two high-profile flight delays, there's talk again in Congress regarding a bill of rights for travelers that would limit how long passengers can be cooped up on a plane that's waiting to take off or after it's landed.

by Martin Moylan