East African immigrants rally at Minneapolis protest site
"We're not a separate entity," said one supporter. "We're black. And this is our struggle."
SPCO premieres Beethoven-inspired concerto
Review: Timo Andres' "Blind Banister" is first in SPCO's five-year series.
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Winona's varied arts scene proves to be a tourist draw
The small city's Marine Art Museum and Shakespeare festival spark a creative boom
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Corrections Dept. doesn't consider counseling vets disaster relief
When therapist Shelley Koski sought approval from her bosses to use leave for a Red Cross workshop for returning veterans and their families, the department said no.
Afton, other affluent exurbs denied state broadband funds
The state of Minnesota awarded $10 million worth of grants this month to help subsidize broadband in poorly served remote locations. Once again, affluent exurban areas came up empty.
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Minnesota immigrants scale back hopes for Obama programs
A year after the president's action on immigration, millions still in limbo.
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Holidazzle opens at Loring Park with new offerings
Fireworks erupted above a festive crowd of about 1,000 people bundled against the chill Friday at the first Holidazzle celebration held at Minneapolis' Loring Park.
Golden Valley moving ahead with $18 million Brookview Community Center replacement
The replacement is scheduled to be completed in 2017.
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South-metro school districts investing in solar energy
The panels and gardens will pay off with significant long-term energy savings, officials say.
Bacteria that cause Legionnaires found at Mpls. VA hospital
Minneapolis VA is taking steps to clean water system of Legionnaires disease bacteria. No illnesses have been discovered.
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Health beat: The science behind family politics
Most kids either don't know their parents' political leanings, or reject them in favor of their own beliefs, according to a new sociological study that challenges decades of political theory.
Holidazzle opens at Loring Park with new offerings
The revamped Minneapolis tradition opened Friday with live music and fireworks.
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