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Monday, November 23, 2009

A 'national crisis' of student suicide

U of M student Nellie Brau

U of M student Nellie Brau

Colleges are straining to help young people who are struggling with depression and mental health issues.

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What would Grandpa want? Open spaces

Andover's first purchase under a program to preserve open land is 38 acres full of wildlife, woods and memories.

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Video advances are a big crime-solving aid

Robbery/homicide in Richfield

Robbery/homicide in Richfield

Criminals beware: Surveillance cameras show faces clearer than ever, and the eyes are everywhere.

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Scott County: Infrastructure, transit top issues

Leaders in Scott County implore a top state official for help in ensuring enough new roads and bridges to support its plans for growth.

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Miracle Boy has a miracle surgery

Stellan, 1

Stellan, 1

After harrowing turns with a potentially fatal heart ailment, little Stellan had an emergency operation - and it's a "home run."

Video advances are a big crime-solving aid

Robbery/homicide in Richfield

Robbery/homicide in Richfield

Criminals beware: Surveillance cameras show faces clearer than ever, and the eyes are everywhere.

Wilf accuses commission of avoiding stadium issue

Zygi Wilf

Zygi Wilf

The latest threat to raise Vikings' rent in the Dome is just another way to procrastinate, owner says.

Miracle Boy has a miracle surgery

Stellan, 1

Stellan, 1

After harrowing turns with a potentially fatal heart ailment, little Stellan had an emergency operation - and it's a "home run."

At old shoe factory, a foot in the door for affordable housing

St. Paul's Renaissance Box building will be converted once the developer gets federal historic certification.

Jim Foti, Roadguy

Agreed: Teens can wait for car keys

Parents offer reasons for having teens wait for that driver's license

Critic says Minneapolis audit plan lacks independent oversight

Minneapolis official assails Mayor R.T. Rybak and others over a plan to triple the audit staff at City Hall.

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