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Reported rapes up 15 pct. in Mpls.

Reported rapes in Minneapolis are up about 15 percent this year compared to last year.
by Sarah Boden

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U readies for first beer sales at TCF Bank Stadium

U readies for first beer sales at TCF Bank Stadium

Gopher fans will be able to drink beer and wine at the first home football game of the year at TCF Bank Stadium this weekend.
by Laura Yuen

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Survey: Cell phone users concerned about privacy

Survey: Cell phone users concerned about privacy

Many cellphone users say they have decided not to use an app on their phone because of concerns about privacy.

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Vets paired for new domestic abuse therapy

Social Worker Hector Matascastillo says the group was formed because military veterans often do better working with other veterans.
by Jessica Mador

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The real fraud is the claim that voter IDs will prevent fraud

Minnesota might have one case of voter impersonation in 50 years. For that, the voter ID amendment could stop thousands from going to the polls.
by John Marty

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A message for young men: Anger is OK, but violence isn't

A message for young men: Anger is OK, but violence isn't

Somehow, our culture has taught boys that when things don't go their way, the answer is to lash out.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they attracted.

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Roseville votes against marriage amendment

The Roseville City Council has gone on the record unanimously opposing a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot that defines marriage as between one woman and one man.
by Sasha Aslanian

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