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July 21, 2009 12:30 PM

Cray, Inc. signs lease to move to downtown St. Paul

Cray, which makes supercomputers, signed a lease on July 14 to move its approximately 225 employees based in Mendota Heights to the Galtier Plaza building in downtown St. Paul.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 21, 2009 11:29 AM

Bus driver maced by passenger expected to return to work today

A Metro Transit bus driver who was assaulted with pepper spray by a passenger last week is expected to return to work today.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 21, 2009 6:49 AM

Somali groups speak out about indictments

A coalition of Somali groups is holding a news conference Tuesday to respond to an ongoing terror investigation and the recent indictments of two men on terrorism-related charges.

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July 20, 2009 2:51 PM

Sewer line under Mississippi River being replaced

Work is scheduled to begin later this month to replace an aging sewer pipe that runs under the Mississippi River from South St. Paul to St. Paul, officials have announced.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 20, 2009 12:13 PM

Qwest doubles top broadband speed in Twin Cities

Qwest is doubling its top Internet download speeds in some areas, including the Twin Cities metro area, to keep up with the offerings of cable companies.

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July 17, 2009 1:15 PM

State shuts down interim gang strike force

State officials shut down the Metro Gang Strike Force today, just a week after they kick-started the embattled gang unit, hoping to overcome a string of scandals.

by Tim Nelson

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July 17, 2009 9:38 AM

How To: Make a Mosaic

While many people consider mosaics to be a sort of craft, enthusiasts know that it can also be high art, in the right hands.

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July 17, 2009 8:24 AM

For Twins ballpark, grass is greener in Colorado

The grass for the new Twins ballpark has been growing for about a year -- not in Minnesota, but in Colorado. Chosen for the fast-draining qualities of its sandy soil, the turf will make the 800 mile trek to Minneapolis in August.

by Cathy Wurzer