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August 13, 2009 4:55 PM

Rybak's budget cuts city spending, raises property taxes

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has proposed a $1.3 billion budget for next year, which calls for spending cuts in every city department as well as a property tax increase and a special levy.

by Brandt Williams

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August 13, 2009 3:16 PM

Pedestrian struck and killed by light rail in Minneapolis

A light-rail train traveling about 50 mph has struck and killed a pedestrian in south Minneapolis.

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August 13, 2009 12:53 PM

School district pays student who was harassed by teachers

The Anoka-Hennepin School District has agreed to pay $25,000 to the family of a high school student who was harassed for months by two teachers because of his perceived sexual orientation.

by Elizabeth Baier

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August 12, 2009 5:00 PM

Additional Central Corridor money won't be used for new station

An infusion of federal money is available for the Central Corridor light rail project, but the chair of the Metropolitan Council recommends holding off using it to build an additional station favored by community residents.

by Dan Olson

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August 12, 2009 12:36 PM

2 killed in small plane crash near Eden Prairie airport

Two people have died in the crash of a small airplane shortly after takeoff from Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie.

by Nomaan Merchant

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August 11, 2009 6:09 PM

Opus selling national property portfolio

Financially troubled Opus Corp., based in Minneapolis, is selling its national property management portfolio to NorthMarq Real Estate Services in Bloomington.

by Annie Baxter

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August 11, 2009 3:51 PM

Coleman proposes tax hikes, layoffs, in St. Paul budget

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is proposing a 6 percent property tax increase and employee layoffs across City Hall to make up for a nearly $12 million loss in state aid.

by Laura Yuen