North Loop parking ramp denied by Minneapolis Planning Commission
The Federal Reserve Bank wanted the 800-spot ramp for its employees.
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U researcher finds link between doctors' prescribing and payments from drugmakers
U study links spike in use of pain and seizure meds to doctor payouts.
Downtown Minneapolis may get a new fire station as developer remakes block with apartments, ramp
Before Sherman Associates can build apartments, it must create new downtown station for city.
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Head of Minnesota State higher-ed system blitzes state, seeking students to train for high-demand jobs
The system faces another enrollment dip this fall.
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Monster docks on Minnesota lakes have DNR concerned
Rather than writing tickets and ordering cabin owners to dismantle docks, DNR agents are asking them to set up their docks differently next year.
Increased Minnesota boat fees will pay for lake grants to fight invasive species
It's the first increase on a special surcharge for invasive species management in more than 20 years.
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Calls for more cops grow as authorities ID man fatally shot in downtown Minneapolis
Shakopee man is third homicide victim since Memorial Day weekend in downtown Mpls.
Minnetrista mayor, two council members, former council member face campaign finance penalties, criminal probe
Mayor and others did not follow financial reporting laws, a judge has ruled.
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Former Minnesota Teacher of the Year to move into LGBT advocacy in schools
OutFront Minnesota hires Kelly Holstine in new outreach role to schools.
Man shot dead in downtown Minneapolis; shooter at large
The death came on a weekend of frequent gunfire in the area.
Federal Reserve Bank's proposed 800-car ramp draws criticism
The neighbors, who have formed an opposition group called Halt the Ramp, are expected to turn out in force Monday for a public hearing on the proposal at the City Planning Commission meeting.
Mpls. Council proposal tightens social media rules at City Hall
The city's proposal comes at a time when politicians depend on social media to communicate with the public and, increasingly, to conduct government business. But the draft policy does not cover "personal" accounts used by elected officials.
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