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June 19, 2009 3:41 PM

GMAC calls Denny Hecker claims 'baseless,' 'irresponsible'

In a statement released today, car finance company GMAC adamantly denies claims it acted improperly in its dealings with embattled auto dealer Denny Hecker.

by Tim Nelson, Elizabeth Baier and Madeleine Baran

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June 19, 2009 1:09 PM

St. Paul to consider domestic partner registry

Same-sex couples living in St. Paul might soon be able to register as domestic partners.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Baier

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June 19, 2009 10:18 AM

Star Tribune files reorganization plan

The Star Tribune Co. says it filed a reorganization plan with U.S. Bankruptcy court, with the goal of emerging from Chapter 11 protection this autumn.

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June 19, 2009 7:55 AM

Minneapolis event to recognize World Refugee Day

Local refugees and their advocates will gather at a Minneapolis park on Saturday to recognize World Refugee Day.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 19, 2009 4:19 AM

More metro road closures this weekend

Drivers in the Metro area will have another round of road closures to look out for this weekend.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 18, 2009 3:19 PM

Gawkers asked to avoid Lowry Bridge implosion

Hennepin County officials are advising that people stay away from the Lowry Avenue bridge area during the implosion on Sunday.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 18, 2009 2:11 PM

Multilingual TV special aims to fight colon cancer

A television special this month will help provide colon cancer information to people who speak limited English in the Twin Cities.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 18, 2009 10:59 AM

Timelapse: Lightning over Como Park in St. Paul

MPR News reporter Tim Post captured an electrical storm over Como Park in St. Paul on Wednesday night between 10:48 p.m. and 10:51 p.m.

by Tim Post

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June 18, 2009 8:40 AM

U of M researcher warns of hunting's impact on lions

A big cat expert at the University of Minnesota says trophy hunting is depleting the lion and cougar populations in Africa and the western U.S.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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June 17, 2009 1:03 PM

Minnesota Zoo goes smoke-free this weekend

The Minnesota Zoo is banning outdoor smoking beginning Saturday.

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