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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for December 2011

Minneapolis: An ever-changing skyline

Sasha Aslanian December 14, 2011, 9:15 PM Dec 14, 2011

Minneapolis downtown council unveils vision for downtown 2025.

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Minneapolis cops lauded for arresting anti-Somali attacker

Laura YuenLaura Yuen December 13, 2011, 5:22 PM Dec 13, 2011

The Department of Homeland Security recognized four Minneapolis police personnel — including two Somali-American beat cops — for their work resulting in a federal hate-crime conviction.

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Mpls celebrates local food program

Madeleine Baran December 9, 2011, 2:00 PM Dec 9, 2011

The folks who helped bring urban bees and mini-farmers markets to Minneapolis are holding a community celebration Monday night. Residents will also get a chance to share their suggestions for improving access to healthy local food.

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Mpls ‘laundry room burglar’ is on the loose

Madeleine Baran December 9, 2011, 1:48 PM Dec 9, 2011

South Minneapolis apartment dwellers — are you looking for a reason to procrastinate on doing your laundry? You’ve come to the right place.

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State of Minnesota advises “Be a penguin”

Sasha Aslanian December 8, 2011, 7:24 PM Dec 8, 2011

State campaign to prevent slips and falls on winter ice recommends walking like a penguin.

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Minneapolis billboards will carry snow emergency alerts

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams December 7, 2011, 2:46 PM Dec 7, 2011
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The city will use a dozen electronic billboards to announce when people should watch where they park their cars.

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Minneapolis police shoot ‘Obama’ … the dog

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams December 5, 2011, 4:27 PM Dec 5, 2011
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According to the complaint, the officers killed Obama the dog while they served a search warrant on a south Minneapolis home in 2009.

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New Miss Minnesota is first Asian-American to hold title

Laura YuenLaura Yuen December 5, 2011, 1:58 PM Dec 5, 2011
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Nitaya Panemalaythong, 26, of Savage was crowned Miss Minnesota last month.

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Transit planners seek Central Corridor community advocates

Elizabeth DunbarElizabeth Dunbar December 5, 2011, 7:00 AM Dec 5, 2011

Transit planners are trying something new to ensure new train and bus schedules meet residents’ needs once the Central Corridor light rail project is finished.

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Financial lifeline to Somalia remains at risk

Rupa Shenoy December 2, 2011, 9:15 PM Dec 2, 2011

Bank officials, elected representatives, and Somali money lenders still are trying to find a way to keep a financial lifeline to Somalia open. Owners of Somali money-lending businesses, called hawalas, were notified by St Paul-based Sunrise Community Banks this week that their accounts with the bank will be closed Dec. 14th. Hawalas are the only Read more →

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