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New levy to pay for $9 million ash tree removal in Minneapolis

An eight-year-long goodbye to ash trees in Minneapolis will start up in 2014, as the city begins a $9 million project to take down 40,000 ash trees in the city’s parks and on its boulevards and golf courses. Updated 19 minutes ago
- Aug. 8: Ash borer treatments costing less, working better
- July 18: Tying green ribbons on the old ash tree

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Ten legislators call for new leadership at Minnesota Orchestra

Ten DFL legislators have sent a letter to the Minnesota Orchestral Association board of directors, saying the current administration is “destroying the Minnesota Orchestra” and calling for the resignations of CEO Michael Henson, chairman Jon Campbell and past chair Richard Davis. Updated 7:09 PM
- Minn. Orchestra musicians raise $650K, vow to play on

Wolves 121, Detroit 94

Love propels Wolves to easy victory in Detroit

Kevin Love hit four of six three pointers on the way to 26 points. He had 16 rebounds and seven assists in the 121-94 victory. Updated 10 minutes ago

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Lawmakers reach budget pact restoring $63B in automatic spending cuts Updated 7:23 PM
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Nativity scene stolen from St. Joseph, Minn., church returned Updated 4:21 PM
Web fund for St. Louis Park pond-crash victims is suspended Updated 4:32 PM
Case seeking clergy files from archdiocese, Winona may advance Updated 2:34 PM
Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward Updated 7:10 PM
Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator" + video Updated 4:35 PM

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U students reflect on Mandela's legacy

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs set up a special viewing area for students to watch a rebroadcast of the Mandela memorial. Updated 5:13 PM

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Gophers win on Austin Hollins' big day

With a pair of plain layups, Austin Hollins hit the 1,000 point mark for his career leading the Gophers to... Full storyFull story Updated 2 minutes ago

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Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward

The privately funded plan involves covering two ramps adjacent to Target Center and using the space for athletic facilities, a driving range, a running track and a club house. It is expected to cost upwards of $70 million. Full storyFull story Updated 7:10 PM

New levy to pay for $9 million ash tree removal in Minneapolis

Wintry woes again on metro roads; temps to drop even further + video

Wilfs face court hearing in fraud case

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Heatley downgraded to fourth line; Dumba's WHL rights traded

Jason Zucker is on the second line in practice Tuesday in Anaheim, Dany Heatley on the fourth. The Wild play the Ducks, 11-0-2 at home, on Wednesday. Full storyFull story Updated 7:11 PM

Pierzynski: Twins hard to turn down + video

Kill earns Regional Coach of the Year Award from AFCA + video

Walker made progress Saturday, needs to continue improving

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Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator"

Amid cheers and song for the prisoner who became peacemaker, President Barack Obama energized tens of thousands of spectators and nearly 100 visiting heads of state Tuesday with a plea for the world to emulate Nelson Mandela, "the last great liberator of the 20th century." Full storyFull story Updated 4:35 PM

Weapons watchdog receives Nobel Peace Prize

At least 95,000 died from war in 2012, but little justice followed

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It's topping-out time for 36-story Loring Park LPM Apartments

Basic structure completed at LPM Apartments on Loring Park. Full storyFull story Updated 27 minutes ago

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‘Pheasant summit’ drew 400 and produced ideas for stopping declines in habitat, population Full storyFull story Updated 6:59 PM

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Rock the Garden expanding to a two-day concert in 2014

The annual hipster rock fest outside the Walker will happen June 21-22 with two-day passes available starting in April. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 AM

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2 adults, 4 kids stranded in frigid Nevada mountains found alive

A desperate search for a couple and four children missing for two days in the below-zero cold of Nevada's rugged mountains turned jubilant Tuesday when rescuers guided in part by cellphone signals and footprints in the snow found them alive and well near their overturned Jeep. Full storyFull story Updated 17 minutes ago

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U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

On paper, there has been little change in the campus crime rate. But the statistics are small consolation to students after a series of brazen crimes on and near campus. Full storyFull story Updated 6:15 PM

Lawmakers reach budget pact restoring $63B in automatic spending cuts

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