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Bike advocates tout Minneapolis' protected bikeways gains, want more
Mpls. mayor would spend $6 million over five years.
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Hennepin County's Toni Beitz wins statewide award for law career
Colleagues nominated the groundbreaking assistant county attorney.
Low-wage workers rally downtown for better wages, sick pay
Downtown Minneapolis rally staged on a busy Black Friday.
St. Paul police union criticizes AFSCME for support of Jamar Clark protesters
The St. Paul Police Federation on Friday criticized one of the state's largest labor unions for its declaration of support of protests that began after the shooting death of 24-year-old Jamar Clark by Minneapolis police, calling it "so biased and ignorant - it is useless to even debate."
High school ski coaches demand use of lanes at Hyland Hills Ski Area
The group, dubbed "Citizens 4 Hyland," says that Hyland's best lanes are unfairly reserved for the Team Gilboa Alpine Ski Team, a private organization. Park officials disagree.
Lakeville district proposes redesigning its alternative programs
Lakeville district officials are discussing plans to move most students attending the Alternative Learning Center to its two high schools to save money, provide a wider variety of classes.
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Guess who has nation's best drivers? You betcha, it's Minnesota
Minnesota drivers are far from perfect, but they are considered the best in the nation for the second straight year according to a study out Friday from Carinsurancecomparison.com.
Woodbury reaches tentative deal to fill its cavernous, empty sports center
A tentative deal has been reached to fill two big empty spaces inside Woodbury's new fieldhouse, which was added in 2014. And the city is close to finishing the playground nearby, a costly venture that is well behind schedule after fundraising languished.
Lake Calhoun name change prompts debate, little movement
Months into a revived debate over the name of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, there's been lots of heat but not much progress toward resolving whether to substitute a Dakota or other name.
Protesters celebrate Thanksgiving with feast outside 4th Precinct HQ
Protesters leave comfort of homes to eat a Thanksgiving meal in front of Fourth Precinct station.
U's Raptor Center has had hands full this year
The University of Minnesota's Raptor Center has been busy caring for sick, hurt birds.
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Snow causes some Thanksgiving delays at MSP Airport
MSP on "high alert" after Paris, but security stayed the same.
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Photos: Protest Thanksgiving
Late Wednesday night two men who said they were with the Department of Justice visited Fourth Precinct police headquarters.
Syrians' plight spurs flood of donations to state's refugee agencies
As rhetoric heats up, phones ring off hook at groups that can assist Syrian refugees.
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1 dies in Minn. crash; wintry weather impacts travelers
The State Patrol now says weather wasn't a factor in Hwy. 52 crash near Rochester, but state had at least 90 crashes as drivers got a taste of winter.
Bloomington's Penn American development progress exceeds expectations
With the new Red Robin restaurant opening this week, along with the opening of the Fresh Thyme Market in September, the second phase is nearly complete.
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