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Bill would provide 'off ramp' for divorce superhighway

Bill would provide 'off ramp' for divorce superhighway

Minnesota courts are working to process divorces more quickly. Research shows the longer divorce cases drag on in the courts, the more animosity builds up, particularly if couples have children.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Librarian's job description expands to help unemployed

Librarian's job description expands to help unemployed

The combination of a recession and changes to the typical job application process has made some local librarians into self-described social workers.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Divisions arise over push for adoptions from Haiti

Divisions arise over push for adoptions from Haiti

Logistical challenges and potentially bitter disputes lie ahead as passionate advocates of adoption press for changes that might enable thousands of Haitian children affected by the earthquake to be placed in U.S. homes.

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Most Red Bulls have received overdue bonus pay

Most Red Bulls have received overdue bonus pay

Overdue payments worth about $12 million are on their way to more than 2,000 members of the Minnesota National Guard. The retroactive pay was for soldiers who saw their deployments extended to end in 2007.
by Jessica Mador

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University of Wisconsin cut ties with Nike over labor concerns

The University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. on Friday, becoming the first university to take that step over concerns about the company's treatment of workers in Honduras.

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Central Corridor stirs bad memories in Rondo

Central Corridor stirs bad memories in Rondo

Just as what used to be Rondo is finally starting to rebuild itself thanks to new businesses and strong community groups, another transportation mega-project is ticketed to come blazing through the same neighborhood.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Fans applaud Target Field accessibility

Fans applaud Target Field accessibility

Accessibility is a major design element of new Target Field. And baseball fans who use wheelchairs are particularly pleased about the new Twins ballpark.
by Euan Kerr

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Bon Jovi spends 2 hours at Minn. homeless shelter

Jon Bon Jovi spent two hours at a homeless shelter in downtown Minneapolis, part of the rock star's efforts to encourage more people to volunteer.

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ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retired

ND board: Fighting Sioux nickname is retired

The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has determined that the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux nickname is retired.
by Jessica Mador

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