Local http://www.startribune.com/local RSS Feed for Local + Metro en-us Fri, 16 May 2008 04:47:57 GMT 2008-05-16T04:47:57Z en-us Judge rules 'theater nights' are just smoke and mirrors http://www.startribune.com/local/18978744.html An Elko bar's attempt to get around the statewide smoking ban received an unfavorable legal review in Scott County. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18978744.html 2008-05-16T04:18:00Z For kids, cancer cure can bring heart disease http://www.startribune.com/local/18995059.html A study found that treatment increases chance of heart problems at young age. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:29:31 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18995059.html 2008-05-16T04:29:31Z Dad charged with defrauding soldier son serving in Iraq http://www.startribune.com/local/18994959.html A Minnesota National Guardsman returned home to find that his father allegedly used forged documents to open accounts and rack up debts totaling about $22,000. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:08:36 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18994959.html 2008-05-16T04:08:36Z Will Lake Vermilion be our next state park? http://www.startribune.com/local/18994404.html As a proposed state park hangs in the balance, some wonder if influential backers are fueling Pawlenty's outdoor passion. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:01:13 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18994404.html 2008-05-16T04:01:13Z Think you're an expert air traveler? This line's for you http://www.startribune.com/local/18994849.html A new MSP program allows travelers to self-select security lanes to fit their needs. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:30:50 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18994849.html 2008-05-16T04:30:50Z Renovations reflect churches' changing roles http://www.startribune.com/local/18997709.html Congregations are getting away from large buildings that aren't used most of the week. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:47:57 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18997709.html 2008-05-16T04:47:57Z St. Paul boy, 15, shot, in critical condition http://www.startribune.com/local/18997699.html Fri, 16 May 2008 04:40:53 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18997699.html 2008-05-16T04:40:53Z U.S. agent: Franco not alone in van http://www.startribune.com/local/18994219.html Accused of driving a van that collided with a school bus and killed four children, Olga Franco says she was a passenger. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:38:00 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18994219.html 2008-05-16T04:38:00Z Man sentenced to probation for role in slaying http://www.startribune.com/local/18994339.html Joshua Hanes had testified in the conviction of another suspect in the downtown shooting. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:13:01 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18994339.html 2008-05-16T04:13:01Z Facing foreclosure? Don't count on becoming a landlord http://www.startribune.com/local/18997794.html Columbia Heights is putting a six-month halt on new rental applications. Says The city has enough, the mayor says. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:43:47 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/18997794.html 2008-05-16T04:43:47Z