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December 10, 2014 7:31 PM

St. Paul council's library proposal may prompt Coleman's veto

The St. Paul City Council plan would extend weeknight hours at seven city libraries and add Sunday hours at the Merriam Park library.

by Curtis Gilbert

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December 10, 2014 8:59 AM

TV western inspires the No. 1 hit 'Ringo'

"Ringo" was a single from Lorne Greene's album "Welcome to the Ponderosa." It tells the story of a lawman who saves the life of an outlaw. Years later, the outlaw returns the favor.

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December 10, 2014 8:44 AM

Making the case for early childhood education

Children who attend preschool are healthier, do better in later grades, and are more likely to graduate from high school, says Art Rolnick of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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December 10, 2014 7:39 AM

Ridiculous or refreshing? Colorful sound barrier goes up on I-94

Some motorists think the multicolored noise barrier on Interstate 94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul looks like a throwback to the 1970s.

by Cathy Wurzer and Laura Yuen

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December 10, 2014 4:00 AM

It's 'catch up' time for rural Minnesota, Republicans say

After reclaiming the House in the November elections, the GOP appears eager to focus on Greater Minnesota through the creation of several new committees.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 9, 2014 6:46 PM

State signals it will crack down on uninsured drivers

According to insurance industry and other estimates, 10 to 20 percent of Minnesotans drive uninsured vehicles. Those uninsured motorists drive up premium costs for insured drivers.

by Martin Moylan