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July 30, 2009 3:00 AM

Gov. Pawlenty's speech to RNC continues 2012 speculation

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is giving a speech Thursday to the Republican National Committee in San Diego that reinforces growing speculation he will be a GOP candidate for president in 2012.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 30, 2009 3:00 AM

Art Hounds: The Fringe, Kevin Cannon & Paolo Nutini

This week's Art Hounds talk up the Minnesota Fringe Festival, celebrate Minnesota cartoonist Kevin Cannon's first graphic novel and describe the awe felt when seeing Scottish soul sensation for the first time.

by Chris Roberts

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July 29, 2009 5:27 PM

Class-action suit filed against consumer arbitration group

Three people have filed class-action lawsuits against the National Arbitration Forum, based in the Twin Cities.

by Annie Baxter

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July 29, 2009 4:33 PM

U of M surgeon's ties to Medtronic under scrutiny

A U.S. senator's look into the financial ties between doctors and private companies includes a surgeon at the University of Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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July 28, 2009 5:30 PM

Detours, congestion expected for 35W construction

Drivers planning to travel along Interstate 35W in parts of Bloomington and Burnsville this weekend should expect detours and increased congestion.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 28, 2009 3:27 PM

Three men charged in shooting death of St. Paul man

Police say an argument apparently led to the shooting, which killed one man and seriously wounded two others.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 28, 2009 2:42 PM

Appeals court rejects challenge to 35W bridge contract

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to the state's decision to award the contract for the new Interstate 35W bridge to a Colorado contractor.