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Minneapolis schools superintendent to resign
Minneapolis Public Schools' Superintendent William Green announced today that he will not seek an extension to his contract beyond the 2009-10 school year.
Reports questions light rail at U of Minnesota
A report by University of Minnesota faculty is questioning the consequences of running a light rail line through the Minneapolis campus.
Family of Fong Lee files appeal of wrongful death suit
The mother of Fong Lee has filed an appeal of the family's wrongful death lawsuit to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Stimulus to build bike trail to new Minn. ballpark
More than $1 million in federal stimulus money will bring a Minneapolis bike trail to the plaza outside the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.
Commuters driving in and out of downtown Minneapolis this week should expect to encounter road closures and longer delays than usual.
Wal-Mart has rehired a Muslim employee from the Twin Cities who had been fired for praying in the workplace.
The field of candidates for municipal races in Minneapolis and St. Paul has been set, and it looks like the most hotly-contested race will be for a north Minneapolis City Council seat.