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Article prompts inquiry into U of M stem cell study

Article prompts inquiry into U of M stem cell study

A British magazine's doubts over stem cell images at a University of Minnesota research center has promoted an inquiry into a paper published by one of its scientists late last year.
by Elizabeth Baier

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How is 'cash for clunkers' affecting dealers now?

How is 'cash for clunkers' affecting dealers now?

Last week we visited Fury Motors in South St. Paul to find out how the "cash for clunkers" program was affecting dealers. Today, we're checking back in with Jim Leonard, co-owner of Fury Motors.
by Tom Crann

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Minneapolis writer chronicles her eating disorder

Minneapolis writer chronicles her eating disorder

Nicole Johns was diagnosed as having EDNOS, or an Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. She has now written a book about her experience in the hope she can help others.
by Euan Kerr

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Dry cleaner sued for firing pregnant worker

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued White Way Cleaners, claiming the St. Paul-based dry cleaner unlawfully fired an employee because she was pregnant.
by Elizabeth Baier and Madeleine Baran

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Bars near new U of Minn. stadium want more room

Bar owners near the new University of Minnesota football stadium are seeking city permission to serve drinks outside their walls on game days.

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Major road closures in metro area this weekend

Drivers hitting the roads around the Twin Cities should expect to encounter detours and road congestion this weekend.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minnesota companies working to reduce carbon footprint

Businesses are looking to reduce their energy use, both to boost the bottom line and to reduce their contribution to global warming, and some Minnesota companies are part of a federal program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Art Hounds: Improv, the MIA and Southside Aces

Art Hounds: Improv, the MIA and Southside Aces

The week's Art Hounds hype the instantaneous humor of "Improv A Go-Go," embrace the quietude of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on a late Wednesday afternoon, and throw down with Minneapolis' own Southside Aces.
by Chris Roberts

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