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Friday, December 5, 2008

Semitrailer truck full of hogs crashes in Maple Grove

The truck was carrying about 100 hogs, and about 10 got loose temporarily.

A house of God, a home for people

A cash-strapped church in Minneapolis is at the top of a list for Metropolitan Council grants to fund projects that defy urban sprawl and embrace public transit. Also on the list: projects in Centerville and Norwood/Young America.

Minneapolis woman charged with kidnap of New Hope woman

Dispute over the accused's ex-boyfriend is believed to be motive. Police are searching for two more suspects.

7 Hopkins High students cited after police dogs detect contraband

Minnetonka police cited the students for possession of drug paraphernalia, cigarettes or alcohol.

Old Cedar Avenue bridge: Putting a price on the past

Old Cedar Avenue bridge

The cost of rehabbing even part of the original span of the bridge could prove prohibitive. Still ...

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