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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Drinkers: Plan ahead, State Patrol urges

Wednesday night will be busy for law enforcement, with stepped-up patrols kicking in to deter drunken driving during one of the deadliest holiday periods of the year.

James Lileks talks to Dan Browning about the pending Petters verdict, Joe Mauer, Brett Favre, the T-wolves and more.

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Anoka County burn clears way for life

Controlled burn in Anoka County.

Controlled burn in Anoka County.

A blazing fire by the Mississippi River proved fruitful for some Anoka County prairie land.

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Holiday lights: Send us suggestions

If you have an amazing holiday display, or know someone who has one, please send the information to us for our interactive map.

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Lakeville Arts Center may seek endowment

Mural painted by community members.

Mural painted by community members.

As city budgets shrink, the center is looking for other ways to continue its mission.

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Orono woman killed near Lake Minnetonka

An Orono woman was killed Monday night when she was struck by several vehicles as she walked along a road in Orono, authorities said.

Motive for slaying? Victim was in other St. Paul gang

St. Paul gang member details killing in guilty plea.

Anoka County burn clears way for life

Controlled burn in Anoka County.

Controlled burn in Anoka County.

A blazing fire by the Mississippi River proved fruitful for some Anoka County prairie land.

Airlines fined for stranding plane in Rochester

Continental, ExpressJet and Mesaba were fined a total of $175,000 in the overnight stay aboard a plane in Rochester.

Perking up in Shakopee

Omar Trevino works on roasters.

Omar Trevino works on roasters.

Gourmet coffee is now emerging from a nondescript industrial park in Shakopee, and drawing national interest.

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Witness backs deputy's account

Prosecutors released new details of a fatal shooting by a Le Sueur County deputy.

Lakeville Arts Center may seek endowment

Mural painted by community members.

Mural painted by community members.

As city budgets shrink, the center is looking for other ways to continue its mission.

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