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August 5, 2009 9:47 AM

Brother of Minneapolis police chief faces drug charges

The Ramsey County attorney's office has charged Paul J. Dolan, 53, the brother of Minneapolis police chief Tim Dolan, with two felonies for possession and sale of drugs.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 4, 2009 5:42 PM

Minnesota teacher suspected abuse before girl's death

A special education teacher saw signs that something was wrong with her 10-year-old student.

by Chris Williams

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August 4, 2009 4:38 PM

Families struggle to take away lessons from recession

Job loss is tough on anyone -- and especially hard on parents who have to come home and break the news to their family.

by Annie Baxter

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August 4, 2009 4:20 PM

Groups encourage parents to find PVC-free school supplies

A coalition of health-focused groups in Minnesota wants parents to use a new guide to find school supplies that are free of the chemical PVC.

by Tom Weber

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August 4, 2009 2:00 PM

Program aims to bridge gap between cops and kids

Two Minneapolis police officers have taken the idea of community-oriented policing one step further by mounting bikes and hitting the streets in order to foster a greater connection between police and the community.

by Brandt Williams

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August 4, 2009 11:49 AM

Como's longtime Sparky the sea lion dies

The California sea lion was the star of the "Sparky Show" at the Como Zoo from 1981 up until his retirement in 2001.

by Melanie Sommer

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August 4, 2009 10:38 AM

Adult siblings accused of handcuffing children

Two adult siblings from Bloomington have been charged with using handcuffs to punish a 7-year-old boy repeatedly for several months.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 4, 2009 7:10 AM

Hiawatha LRT rolling again after accident with car

The Hiawatha LRT line resumed full operation last night, hours after a motorist was injured when his car was struck by the train at a Minneapolis intersection.

by Tim Post

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August 3, 2009 3:14 PM

Two charged with murder in beating death

Two cousins have been charged with murder today in connection with the fatal beating of a man in Minneapolis last week.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 3, 2009 2:39 PM

Minneapolis mosque opening private Islamic school

Minnesota's largest mosque is opening a private Islamic school this fall, the second of its kind in the state.

by Laura Yuen

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