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Sunday, November 15, 2009

New fears of 3M chemicals

Three new studies show a link between Scotchgard-type chemicals in ground water and high cholesterol in human blood. 3M says its studies have shown no such a link.

Hundreds are taking advantage of a free Caribou Coffee giveaway at two metro locations.

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North Metro

North News Label

Hard decisions loom on closing schools, reshuffling students

The Anoka-Hennepin school board meets in coming days to vote on options that affect thousands of district families.

East Metro

East News Label

Body found floating in water at St. Croix Marina

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating Friday at the St. Croix Marina in Hudson, Wis.

South Metro

South News Label

Windmill farm opponents prompt companies to pause

Planned for Greenvale Township, the project originally called for 11 windmills.

West Metro

West News Label

Wayzata neighbors fight plan to modernize old road

Residents near Bushaway Road say project would destroy houses, hundreds of trees -- and their neighborhood.

Pillsbury Estate: Auction will mark end of grand era

The Pillsbury Estate

The Pillsbury Estate

The Pillsbury estate on Lake Minnetonka could be carved up for new development.

Northstar Line: Will we make the switch?

Northstar Commuter Train in action

Northstar Commuter Train in action

The Northstar Line is the second step in a rail revival that started with the Hiawatha Line.

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Plane missing after takeoff from Lakeville

A plane that took off from an airport in Lakeville on Friday is missing and a search is continuing today, the Todd County Sheriff's Office says.

Flu's latest victims in Hennepin County

Puppeteers

Puppeteers

Hand puppets and plush toys at Hennepin County libraries will no longer be available for checkout.

On Your Side

Whistleblower: With key, theft was easy

Stolen

Stolen

SUV was stolen and stripped after dealership made ignition key for a woman who didn't own the vehicle.

3 counties work to get smoke-free apartments

Half of metro area renters would consider moving to a nonsmoking apartment, according to a new survey.

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