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Tending to the stress of police officers

Many police departments provide psychological training and support to officers to help handle the stress involved in police work.

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Dayton uses budget hammer to send a message

Dayton uses budget hammer to send a message

While Dayton's $42 billion budget increases funding for education, human services and other areas, he says MnSCU and the Minneapolis Park Board have to do what he wants before they'll get more state money.
by Tom Scheck

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New Hope City Hall gunman had troubled past

New Hope City Hall gunman had troubled past

Raymond Kmetz, 68, the man killed after opening fire at New Hope City Hall Monday night and wounding two officers, had a long history of confronting government and the law.
by Laura Yuen and Tim Nelson

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Sam Smith adds Tom Petty as co-writer of 'Stay With Me'

Petty's team initiated legal action claiming that Smith stole the melody in the chorus "I Won't Back Down."

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Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

City residents will support the program through an additional service charge of $3.40 per month -- regardless of whether they participate.
by Jon Collins

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Wild need to fix more than goaltending in second half

The Minnesota Wild play their first game after the NHL All-Star break Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Dayton to unveil transportation plan

Dayton to unveil transportation plan

House Republicans and Senate Democrats have already released their plans.
by Tim Pugmire and Phil Picardi

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Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

Barry Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.

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