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Man found guilty in Liberian investment scam

An Eden Prairie man was found guilty today in federal court of defrauding investors, by falsely claiming to be a former government official with ties to a lucrative business venture in Liberia.
by Madeleine Baran

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U of M band moves into new home at TCF stadium

U of M band moves into new home at TCF stadium

The University of Minnesota marching band will move into its new home at the TCF Bank football stadium Saturday
by Tim Post

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Nonprofit saves Minneapolis woman from eviction

Nonprofit saves Minneapolis woman from eviction

Last-minute negotiations narrowly halted the eviction Friday of a Minneapolis woman who has publicly refused to leave her foreclosed home for months.
by Madeleine Baran

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Judge says imams booted from flight can sue police

Judge says imams booted from flight can sue police

A Minneapolis judge ruled today that a law passed in part to scuttle a lawsuit by six Muslim imams detained at the Minneapolis airport doesn't give law enforcement officers immunity from being sued for violating the Constitution.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Somalis gather for youth summit at U of M this weekend

Somalis gather for youth summit at U of M this weekend

Hundreds of young Somalis from the United States, Canada and Great Britain are gathering at the University of Minnesota this weekend for the second Somali Youth Summit.
by Laura Yuen

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Minn. couple's wedding aisle groove a YouTube hit

Minn. couple's wedding aisle groove a YouTube hit

The video of a Minnesota couple who boogied down a church aisle with their wedding party to the surprise of their guests is a hit on YouTube.

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Light rail to MOA and airport closed this weekend

Portions of the light rail line to the Mall of America and the Twin Cities airport will be closed for upgrades and maintenance this weekend.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Southbound I-35W to be closed this weekend

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

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Groups demand MnDOT hire more women, minorities

Groups demand MnDOT hire more women, minorities

Women and minorities don't appear to be sharing in Minnesota's increased spending on roads and bridges, and a coalition of groups want that to change.
by Dan Olson

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