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Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter

Clearing the way to replace St. Paul's overflowing homeless shelter

The two-phase project aims to become the largest project to house the homeless in Minnesota history.

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U hires outside lawyers in Teague probe; Kaler regrets early comments

Two attorneys will investigate Norwood Teague's resignation amid complaints the ex-athletics director sexually harassed coworkers. Also, University President Eric Kaler retreated on comments he made after Teague quit.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota bear research finds drones, wildlife may not fly

Minnesota bear research finds drones, wildlife may not fly

Drones are increasingly used in wildlife research. But a new study done in Minnesota cautions drone use might be stressing animals exposed to the noisy aircraft.
by Dan Gunderson

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Art Hounds: A tribute to the prairie

Art Hounds: A tribute to the prairie

This week the Art Hounds take us to a mural in Minneapolis, a film score fest in St. Paul and an artistic tribute to the prairie in Morris.
by Marianne Combs

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Feds say Lyme disease vastly underreported; local experts skeptical

Feds say Lyme disease vastly underreported; local experts skeptical

Minnesota is known to be one of the hot spots for Lyme disease. The number of cases has quadrupled over the past two decades to around 1,000 a year.
by Lorna Benson

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Hodges: Minneapolis can spend more, keep property taxes in check

Hodges: Minneapolis can spend more, keep property taxes in check

Mayor Betsy Hodges' 2016 budget proposal includes millions of dollars in new spending on everything from affordable housing to public art, but she says most homeowners won't see a property tax hike.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Meow-za: The Internet Cat Video Festival turns four

Meow-za: The Internet Cat Video Festival turns four

Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to curl up at CHS Field for 70 minutes of the Internet's best cat videos.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Cooking with local oils

Appetites: Cooking with local oils

The author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook" says that local oils are a great complement for the fresh herbs that are available at farmers market and in backyards.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Man brought flares, gas to burn U student union

Charges: Man brought flares, gas to burn U student union

Prosecutors charged a Minneapolis man with intent to damage property and cause injury after he brought a bag with gasoline soaked towels, smoke flares and a lighter into the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union.
by Matt Sepic and Riham Feshir

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Downtown St. Paul may say goodbye to free night street parking

Downtown St. Paul may say goodbye to free night street parking

The days of free on-street parking during the evening in downtown St. Paul appear to be numbered. Mayor Chris Coleman's 2016 budget includes a proposal to enforce downtown meters until 10 p.m.
by Curtis Gilbert

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