Minneapolis leads Twin Cities population growth as metro area tops 2.9 million
New census information shows that Minneapolis' population grew by 9,430 between 2010 and 2012, bringing the city's estimated population to 392,008.Overall, the Twin Cities metro area has gained about...
View ArticleFranken raises nearly $2 million, has $3 million in the bank
WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken had his second-straight $2 million fundraising quarter between May and June, his campaign announced Thursday, and he has more than $3 million on hand for his first...
View ArticleSt. Paul DFLers to consider Ward 1 council endorsement on July 27
The St. Paul DFL has scheduled a special meeting to consider endorsement in the Ward 1 council race.Party delegates from the ward will meet at 9 a.m. July 27 at the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 34...
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Twins' woes raising speculation on manager Ron Gardenhire's job security
With the Twins free-falling toward a third straight 90-loss season and Ron Gardenhire's job security becoming a popular topic locally, I wondered how many managers in baseball history have avoided...
View ArticleDuluth mayor Don Ness goes over the top during city festival fundraiser
Duluth Mayor Don Ness rappelled down a nine-story building Wednesday as part of a fundraiser for downtown during the city's Sidewalk Days.Ness — who's proving to be a fun-loving, adventurous mayor in...
View ArticleBrodkorb papers mistakenly made public include list of alleged legislative...
The Associated Press says a list of legislative affairs involving 10 Minnesota lawmakers — all but one no longer in office — was mistakenly made public in the case of Michael Brodkorb.Names of people...
View ArticleNo official closure on killing of policeman Tom Decker
Officially, there’s still no closure on the Nov. 29 shooting of policeman Tom Decker. Conrad Wilson of MPR writes, “Police investigators haven't said publicly whether they're any closer to closing the...
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Minnesota sues online, fast-cash lender
This article is one in a series of occasional articles funded by a grant from the Northwest Area Foundation. Minnesota has joined nine other states in cracking down on an online, fast-cash loan company...
View ArticleHouse passes farm bill without food stamp provisions
The agriculture-only farm bill passed the House in spite of fierce opposition from Democrats, including Rep. Tim Walz of Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.WASHINGTON — The U.S. House narrowly...
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Youth coordinator of interfaith group encourages questions about religion
Coming of age in Minneapolis, Fardosa Hassan dived with enthusiasm into any community-service opportunity that contributed to helping society and improving the city.The mere mention of Washburn High...
View ArticleIn Nairobi, 200 idle children arrested in bars as adults fight over teacher pay
A bitter, three week teachers pay strike in Kenya that has preoccupied the nation now shows some unfortunate side effects as hordes of school age children were arrested in bars and hangouts in downtown...
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As MN Orchestra cancels more concerts, much talk about bleak situation
The Minnesota Orchestra yesterday canceled six more concerts, which surprised no one who has been paying attention, since management and musicians are still not talking. The musicians have been locked...
View ArticleDespite fiery all-night debate, Ireland's abortion bill inches toward law
Despite two nights of sturm und drang in the Irish parliament – including an all-night debate last night – it is all but guaranteed that Ireland will soon permit abortion in limited...
View ArticleBritain’s other spying scandal
LONDON, UK — Revelations about the vast data-harvesting operations of Britain’s top spy agency have made headlines around the world.But the UK is also grappling with astonishing allegations about the...
View ArticleDrone landing on aircraft carrier opens new possibilities for Pentagon
It was the US military’s latest foray into the realm of robotic warfare: The first time an automated drone has landed on an aircraft carrier.The event was monumental enough to draw some of the top US...
View ArticleGlobalPost Interview: US policy in Syria is flawed, says ex-rebel premier
ISTANBUL, Turkey — The first prime minister for the Syrian opposition in exile, Ghassan Hitto, resigned this week after failing to form an interim government or establish a presence on Syrian soil.The...
View ArticleGay marriage: Pennsylvania attorney general pulls an Obama on DOMA
Pennsylvania’s attorney general, Kathleen Kane, announced Thursday that she will not defend her state’s ban on same-sex marriage in court.In taking that step, Attorney General Kane (D) joins a select...
View ArticleEgypt's new leaders take heat from all sides as they plow ahead
Egypt’s new political roadmap has been panned by political camps that initially backed the military's takeover, exacerbating the challenges faced by the new government in achieving consensus and...
View ArticleWith yes vote on gay marriage, GOP Rep. Garofalo builds war chest — just in case
State Rep. Pat Garofalo’s skirmish on Twitter with liberal blogger Eric Pusey produced only a modicum of candidate remorse at a fundraiser on his behalf Thursday night.On Twitter earlier this week, the...
View ArticleAssistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Bryan named Ramsey County Judge
Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Jeffrey Bryan as a judge in Ramsey County.Now an assistant U.S. attorney, Bryan will take the seat vacated when Judge J. Thomas Mott retired earlier this year.Bryan has...
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