October | 2011 | The Cities | Minnesota Public Radio News

Seward Market shootings still haunt witnesses

Brandt Williams October 31, 2011, 5:07 PM Oct 31, 2011

Today’s sentencing of Seward Market killer Mahdi Hassan Ali means the legal chapter of the story is nearly over. But the brutal murders have left emotional scars that will take a long time to heal.

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Where was the smoke coming from in downtown St. Paul?

Tim Nelson October 28, 2011, 8:48 AM Oct 28, 2011

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Thank God this is not your Friday

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Empowering ex-offenders… slowly

Rupa Shenoy October 28, 2011, 6:00 AM Oct 28, 2011

People leaving prison face many obstacles: finding affordable housing and a job, just to start. We’ve done many stories on those issues at MPR News. But the biggest challenge for ex-inmates may be dealing with the stigma that hangs on them like a prison uniform. It manifests as waves of shame and resentment, coloring their Read more →

New life at the old Schmidt Brewery

Laura Yuen October 27, 2011, 4:50 PM Oct 27, 2011

West End neighbors are hopeful that the vacant brewery will soon come alive with artist housing and restaurants.

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Remembering Kwame McDonald

Brandt Williams October 27, 2011, 2:19 PM Oct 27, 2011

Kwame was a firm believer that sometimes a little praise goes a long way in helping young people believe in themselves.

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See the new logo aimed at luring more people to Mpls

Elizabeth Dunbar October 27, 2011, 1:35 PM Oct 27, 2011

Meet Minneapolis, the city’s convention and visitors bureau, has unveiled a new logo and website as part of an effort to attract more convention business and leisure travelers.

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