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Twin Cities News

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Minneapolis tallies response to tornadoes

Minneapolis tallies response to tornadoes

One week after tornadoes ripped through the south metro area, officials with the city of Minneapolis have tallied up their response to the storm.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minneapolis police officers required to watch beating video

Starting today, officers with the Minneapolis Police Department will be required to view a videotaped incident in which officers kicked and punched a man who they say resisted before he was arrested.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minnesota kiwi orchards open for tours this weekend

It turns out that kiwifruit can grow even in frigid Minnesota.

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Hennepin County seeks volunteer deputies

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is accepting online applications from people who want to volunteer as special deputies.

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MSP runway project final leg of $3B improvement plan

MSP runway project final leg of $3B improvement plan

Thirteen years ago the decision was made to spend $3 billion to improve and expand the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. That expansion is nearly done, and the next one is being planned.
by Dan Olson

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1 killed in traffic accident in Hugo

One person was killed and two others injured Thursday afternoon, after a van and a semitrailer truck collided on Highway 61 near Hugo in the north metro area.
by Madeleine Baran

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Overflow crowd turns up for Bachmann health care meeting

Overflow crowd turns up for Bachmann health care meeting

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she wants health care reform, but not what see views as a government takeover of health care.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. colleges receive grants to help low-income parents

The U.S. Department of Education awarded four Minnesota colleges with $216,000 today to help low-income parents attend school, as part of $10.7 million in similar grants nationwide.
by Madeleine Baran

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State Fair mystery sounds: Day 1

State Fair mystery sounds: Day 1

Each weekday during the Minnesota State Fair, All Things Considered we will indulge your ears and bring you some mystery sounds from the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
by Tom Crann

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Protesters block traffic near downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis police have arrested one person after protesters temporarily blocked morning rush-hour traffic near downtown. They say MnDOT hasn't met goals for hiring minority workers and contracting with minority businesses.

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