Mary Jane Smetanka
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Cities weigh services that don't pay their way
With money tight, conflicts arise over parks and other amenities.
Updated: November 07, 2011, - 11:08 PM
At 92, he's a man of the word
Retired from a career that included leading the American Bar Association, David Brink now finds joy in his 'poetry in progress.'
Updated: November 03, 2011, - 11:24 PM
Cities need to put on the pounds to meet Hennepin recycling goals
Just 2 of 42 cities in county make the goal.
Updated: October 28, 2011, - 09:37 PM
Soldier finally gets a gravestone
Vandalism had erased the name of a Civil War veteran from a Minneapolis cemetery in 1965. Now he has a headstone again, thanks to a descendant and the American Legion.
Updated: October 26, 2011, - 12:21 AM
More unpaid utility bills reflect stress
Many western suburbs see more residents falling behind.
Updated: October 23, 2011, - 07:53 AM
Social media give more pets homes
Twitter, Facebook and the Internet are proving to be the cat's meow for adoptions.
Updated: October 21, 2011, - 08:04 PM
Edina warns dog owners to vaccinate against distemper
More sick raccoons have been reported. People do not get the viral disease, but it is highly contagious in dogs.
Updated: October 18, 2011, - 02:40 PM
Edina elects to go green in city buildings
The city is looking to achieve immediate savings by concentrating on energy-saving updates.
Updated: October 18, 2011, - 02:39 PM
Case of stolen grave marker is Bloomington mystery
Questions remain buried in a 150-year-old cemetery in Bloomington.
Updated: October 12, 2011, - 12:04 AM
Cities miss few chances to honor the warriors
With war memorials rising all over the area in a sour economy, cities scramble to raise money before the pool dries up.
Updated: October 11, 2011, - 08:52 AM
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