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April 11, 2011 7:17 AM

Bike rental program in Minneapolis returns with more funding, volunteers

An innovative bicycle loan program in the Twin Cities is back for its second year - with more bicycles, more volunteers, and another $110,000 in funding.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 8, 2011 12:00 AM

The rising tide of human rights

A thread to the Middle East uprisings is a desire for better human rights. Millions of ordinary people have revolted against their governments. Could all this turmoil make human rights the heart of global governance and policy-making?

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April 7, 2011 7:37 PM

Judge rules pro-gay marriage supporters can canvass outside California Target stores

Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Barton ruled Thursday that Target Corp. did not present enough evidence to show Canvass for a Cause volunteers have been harassing its customers.

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April 7, 2011 3:46 PM

Senate committee approves ban on synthetic marijuana

Under the bill, possession of synthetic marijuana and other substances would be a misdemeanor.

by Tim Nelson

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April 7, 2011 3:11 PM

Census: Immigrants contributing to suburban boom

An increase in immigrants and other diverse communities is contributing to population growth in some second and third ring suburbs in the Twin Cities metro.

by Jessica Mador

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April 7, 2011 2:10 PM

Bill would require state license agents to issue IDs for voting

Republican Sen. Warren Limmer said it would cost about $7 million to supply IDs for people who can't afford them.

by Tim Nelson

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April 6, 2011 12:00 AM

Study: Teens see 5 or more drinks a day as no big deal

Downing five or more alcoholic drinks nearly every day isn't seen as a big problem for many of the nation's teens, says a new report being released Wednesday by the The Partnership at Drugfree.org. It also showed upward trends in marijuana and Ecstasy use among young people in grades 9 through 12.

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April 5, 2011 5:00 AM

When a crew from "60 Minutes" comes to town

"Huck Finn" flap drew a national TV crew that wanted conflict, not educational philosophy.

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April 4, 2011 6:51 PM

Dayton ends state's use of E-Verify

The controversial check of work eligibility for state employees and large vendors doing business with the state was one of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's executive orders allowed to expire.use

by Sasha Aslanian