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New suburban development worries farmers on metro fringe
The growth is nowhere near that of the early 2000s, but the agricultural landscape continues to change in Scott County and across the metro.
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Gallery: Supreme Court Justice Alan Page leaving the legal field
Alan Page is retiring at age 70 after careers dedicated to Minnesota both in the courts and on the football field.
Video captures Como-Harriet trolley accident that pinned conductor
Man in his 70s was seriously hurt at museum site.
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Poverty limits therapies for patients with chronic pain
Alternative therapies still not as accessible for those with lower income, practitioners say.
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July 25: Dayton land in Orono now slated for a housing subdivision
Coveted prairie grasslands, dense woods and quiet lakeshore in northeast Orono — owned by the Dayton family for 50 years — are now slated to be subdivided into high-end homes.
Ramsey Co. defender attacked by female teen client, officials say
The experienced attorney was hospitalized with a concussion after being punched about 10 times in the head and chest.
Trolley driver pinned between streetcars near Lake Harriet, hospitalized
The man, who is in his 70s was helping attach two train cars around 7 p.m. when one car accidentally lurched forward.
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Pushback expected as Mpls. council looks to take up plastic bag ban
Grocers say the ban could drive up costs, but other bans have caused dramatic changes.
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