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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for October 2011

Seward Market shootings still haunt witnesses

Brandt WilliamsBrandt 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 NelsonTim 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 YuenLaura 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 WilliamsBrandt 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 DunbarElizabeth 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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Somalis wanted for new Tom Hanks film

Laura YuenLaura Yuen October 26, 2011, 2:55 PM Oct 26, 2011
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A new movie about a group of Somali pirates and their hostage is scouting the Twin Cities for talent.

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Planned bikeway sparks controversy in St. Paul

Jessica Mador October 25, 2011, 6:45 PM Oct 25, 2011

Some St. Paul residents are considering taking legal action to stop the proposed bikeway.

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Beware of low-flying witches

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams October 25, 2011, 10:30 AM Oct 25, 2011

For residents of this Minneapolis neighborhood, the problem appears to be low-flying witches.

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Report calculates pro sports teams’ cost per win

Tim NelsonTim Nelson October 25, 2011, 8:41 AM Oct 25, 2011

At least in one ranking, the Vikings are a middling team.

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