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Ash borers not a threat to MLB's bats, yet

Ash borers not a threat to MLB's bats, yet

What do Major League Baseball players have in common with forest products researchers? They're all preoccupied with, well, wood. Recently, the focus has been on tree-eating bugs and exploding baseball bats.
by Brandt Williams

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U of M surgeon defends work with Medtronic

U of M surgeon defends work with Medtronic

A University of Minnesota doctor who's now part of a look into conflicts of interest, says information about payments to him doesn't tell the whole story.
by Steven John and Tom Weber

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Gang strike force sued for confiscating property

A half dozen people are suing the now-disbanded Metro Gang Strike Force in federal court.
by Tim Nelson

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Local police to televise crimes "on-demand"

Several local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with Comcast and Crime Stoppers of Minnesota to help locate fugitives.

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Technology keeps a close eye on 35W bridge

Technology keeps a close eye on 35W bridge

The new 35W bridge is not even a year old but already researchers have data from hundreds sensors telling them how the 1,200-foot long span is doing.
by Dan Olson

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Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in Circle Pines

Authorities said the death of two people at a Circle Pines apartment complex this morning was the result of a murder-suicide.
by Madeleine Baran

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