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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for February 2011

Obama plan to shrink the government’s role in housing fuels debate

Jessica Mador February 28, 2011, 7:00 AM Feb 28, 2011

Some House Republicans – including Congresswoman Michele Bachmann – would like to see the government get out of the housing business.

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More money for safer Twin Cities walking, cycling

Dan Olson February 28, 2011, 2:20 AM Feb 28, 2011

The largest amount, a million dollars, will go to add as many as 50 stations for the Nice Ride Minnesota bike sharing system.

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Check out this Minneapolis social-minded food club’s February party

Jessica Mador February 25, 2011, 4:48 PM Feb 25, 2011

Grassroots dinner club Eat for Equitythis weekend supports the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, the much beloved theatre founded in 1973. Its annual May Day Parade and Festival is a Minneapolis institution. Check it out or perform if you dare. Email minneapolis@eatforequity.org for address and directions. A $10-15 donation is suggested…

Washington Avenue bridge redo will test drivers

Dan Olson February 25, 2011, 2:54 PM Feb 25, 2011

Plan to use the 10th Avenue and 35W bridges for your U of M east bank commuting purposes.

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Did Brooklyn Center business owner work 42 hours a day?

Dan Olson February 24, 2011, 3:36 PM Feb 24, 2011
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Anita and Stephen Soledolu allegedly submitted fraudulent Medicaid claims while operating a Twin Cities home health care business.

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Where Are The Crows Of Minneapolis’ Elliot Park?

Dan Olson February 24, 2011, 11:53 AM Feb 24, 2011
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Nearly every day in December as the sun was setting, a long column of crows commuting from somewhere would circle the Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis next to the Metrodome.

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Planners exploring tourism potential of St. Paul’s East Side

Laura YuenLaura Yuen February 24, 2011, 10:28 AM Feb 24, 2011
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A tour of St. Paul’s East Side showcases the global beat of the neighborhood.

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Transitions for two controversial Twin Cities developers

Dan Olson February 23, 2011, 7:00 AM Feb 23, 2011

Bold and big and apparently ahead of their time.

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Metro Transit lines ready for a name change

Dan Olson February 22, 2011, 2:47 PM Feb 22, 2011
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Get that name in now, make history.

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Thaw not enough to lift Mpls winter parking rules

Elizabeth DunbarElizabeth Dunbar February 18, 2011, 3:43 PM Feb 18, 2011

As snow and ice disappeared off of roofs and sidewalks this past week, some of us wondered if the Minneapolis winter parking restrictions would go away, too. Not yet.

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