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July 16, 2009 8:49 AM

Woman accused of swindling $220,000 from her mother

A North St. Paul woman is accused of swindling $220,000 from her blind mother whose care was entrusted to her.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 16, 2009 6:19 AM

MnDOT seeks ideas for replacing St. Paul bridge

Minnesota transportation officials plan to replace an aging steel bridge over the Mississippi River east of downtown St. Paul starting in 2011.

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July 15, 2009 2:28 PM

Judge issues injunctions against gang members at Rondo Days

The city of St. Paul has successfully banned more than a dozen reputed gang members from hanging out together at a popular street festival this weekend.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 14, 2009 1:06 PM

Time running out for DTV coupon program

Community organizations around the Twin Cities are urging families who have not yet applied for digital TV converter coupons to do so before time runs out.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 14, 2009 11:55 AM

Attorney General accuses debt arbitrator of fraud

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is accusing a St. Louis Park company that arbitrates consumer credit disputes of consumer fraud, deceptive trade practices and false advertising.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 13, 2009 1:40 PM

Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach

Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has been hired as head coach of the New Jersey Devils NHL team -- for the second time.

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July 13, 2009 9:41 AM

AAA: Gas price down 9 cents since last week

Minnesota gasoline prices are down about 9 cents over the past week to an average of $2.48.

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July 10, 2009 2:53 PM

Man charged with shooting teen on July 4

The Ramsey County Attorney's office charged a St. Paul man today with second-degree assault in the July 4 shooting of a 14-year-old boy.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 10, 2009 11:47 AM

Complaint: Mom says she planned suicide with kids

Police say a South St. Paul woman charged with killing her son and attempting to kill her daughter told them the three planned the suicide together.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 10, 2009 11:22 AM

Metro area home sales improve in June

The Twin Cities real estate market saw a 20 percent increase in home sales last month compared to June of last year.

by Bill Catlin

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