Wednesday February 10, 2010

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Vancouver Olympics: Vonn express on fast track

Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn faces huge expectations stirred by massive media exposure and her own international success. | Schedules, TV info, complete coverage on our Olympics page.

Woody Lee was struck by a drunken driver decades ago. With friend John Cummings standing nearby, Lee wept as he talked about the accident that changed his life. In the past decade, more than 37,000 Minnesotans have been injured in alcohol-related crashes.

Smashed: Minnesota lives derailed by drunk drivers

Those injured by drunken drivers say the emotional and physical costs are lifelong. Over the last decade, more than 37,000 Minnesotans were injured in alcohol-related crashes.

Johnson chosen to lead Minneapolis schools

The Minneapolis school board made Bernadeia Johnson its official pick for superintendent, though two board members objected to the lack of a formal search.

Minneapolis limits street parking until April 1

Small earthquake in Illinois felt in Wis.

Moody's drops state's ratings outlook

Pawlenty: Keep sex offenders in prison

Teen accused in Seward shootings will contest name, birthdate

Red Rock train on track for '18 in southeast metro

Attorney General alleges health company deceit

With D.C. all but closed, Oberstar defies the snow

Recall erodes Toyota trust, resale prices

Target pulls Valentine's Day bears over lead levels

26.2 reasons to run

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Drop some beats for Haiti

Toki Wright

Minneapolis' Rhymesayers Entertainment hosted the biggest local Haiti music benefit yet Tuesday with Slug, Brother Ali.

Her garden became his inspiration

The Peden garden

Jennifer Baldwin Peden was the star in the garden. Her husband, Tom, was waiting in the wings -- until a touring show took her away and inspired him to pick up where she left off.