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Unknown Ordinances: Why Fines Aren't Fine for Budget Use
Pop quiz: In the city of Minneapolis how far from a driveway should your bumper be when you park on the street? Four feet, two feet, five feet, one inch, ten feet? I asked this question to ten resi...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:33 AM
An easy 6
After heading home from work on Monday, I went straight to my laptop and logged in. With 2 competing issues hampering my running, I'm determined to work on some weaknesses and beat the rash of health-...
Posted on 5/8/12 at 4:38 PM
Getting Wild in the City!
Fridays are hectic days in my office, but last week turned interesting when a hen turkey decided to take a walk right in front of my office windows. Believe me when I say I was surprised! What has...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 5:30 AM
Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
Posted on 3/16/12 at 7:31 PM
Stadium backers say deal to be announced Thursday
Minnesota Vikings stadium supporters say they will announce a deal Thursday that could lead to a new home for the states professional football team. Team officials, state leaders and Minneapolis offi...
Posted on 2/29/12 at 11:21 PM
Better safety measures sought for bridges 
At the height of rush hour traffic on Aug. 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis suddenly collapsed, killing 13 and injuring more than 100.
By Tracee Tolentino , July 23, 2010
Dolphin born at Minnesota Zoo 
The Minnesota Zoo says a dolphin born over the weekend is doing well.
By Associated Press , July 19, 2010
Deputies investigate apparent drowning in Minneapolis

Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent drowning in Lake of Isles in Minneapolis after a body was recovered.
By Associated Press , July 16, 2010
Louie St. George: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … flying platypus? 
By Louie St. George , July 15, 2010
Minnesota judge weighs liability in 35W bridge case 
A pivotal decision on lawsuits seeking to punish a contractor for the deadly collapse of a Minnesota freeway bridge in 2007 hinges what safety engineers knew and when they knew it.
By Associated Press , July 15, 2010
Minneapolis bridge victims seek punitive damages 
In documents filed today, attorneys representing 34 victims and surviving family members are asking a judge to allow them to seek punitive damages in their case against URS Corp.
By Associated Press , June 28, 2010
Minnesota gay pride fest to fight evangelist 
On Friday, a federal judge ruled the festival couldn’t prevent Brian Johnson of Hayward from passing out Bibles and discussing his views against homosexuality.
By Associated Press , June 28, 2010
BIZ blog: Duluth breweries make state’s Top 10
Fitger's Brewhouse and Lake Superior Brewing Co. make the list of top producers.June 10, 2010
1 dead, 4 injured in Shakopee fight 
Police say a 20-year-old Shakopee man is under guard at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis and, following his release, will be booked into jail for a fatal knife attack.
By Associated Press , June 10, 2010
Wing Young Huie manages to top himself again
June 03, 2010
Minneapolis settles suit by man in taped police beating 
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council has approved paying $235,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was punched and kicked by police officers in an incident caught on tape.
May 29, 2010
Priest abuse lawyer shifts focus to target child porn 
By Associated Press , May 26, 2010
Minneapolis exceeds 2009 homicide total 
The Minneapolis police chief said it’s caused at least partly by the economy, including criminals who are trying to rip each other off during drug deals.
By Associated Press , May 25, 2010
Private school sued in sex abuse case 
ST. PAUL — A man who says he was sexually abused by a teacher at Breck School in 1974 is suing the prestigious private school, saying it hired a teacher despite a history of sexual abuse allegations and didn’t fire him even after the boy and his father reported the incident to the school’s headmaster.
May 11, 2010
Rail backers urged to jump on slower train 
By Peter Passi , May 08, 2010
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