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U.S. Bank to base online payment network in Minneapolis

U.S. Bank to base online payment network in Minneapolis

U.S. Bank is partnering with VISA to start a global online bill payment network, headquartered in Minneapolis.
by Annie Baxter

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Victims of deadly dump truck-SUV crash identified

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified three of the victims of a deadly car crash west of Minneapolis.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Sections of I-94 and I-35W to close this weekend

Portions of both I-94 and I-35W will be closed this weekend for construction and maintenance work.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Gun arrest at Minneapolis City Hall

Police say they arrested a man who walked into City Hall Tuesday with a gun. The 60-year-old Big Lake man tried to persuade officers that he was part of an undercover government operation.

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Peace activist to speak on Pakistan in Minn.

Peace activist Kathy Kelly visits Minneapolis Thursday to talk about the military situation in Pakistan.

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Gov. Pawlenty's speech to RNC continues 2012 speculation

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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Art Hounds: The Fringe, Kevin Cannon & Paolo Nutini

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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U of M surgeon's ties to Medtronic under scrutiny

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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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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