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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for February 2012

Tax credit for Minnesota businesses that hire veterans

Jessica Mador February 28, 2012, 3:14 PM Feb 28, 2012

The credit can be as high as $9,600 per veteran for for-profit employers, or up to $6,240 for tax-exempt organizations.

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Upcoming open houses on Gateway Corridor

Jessica Mador February 27, 2012, 1:55 PM Feb 27, 2012

The Gateway Corridor would run east from the Twin Cities near Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 12 to Wisconsin.

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Stenglein took some lumps in his career on the county board

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams February 24, 2012, 5:00 PM Feb 24, 2012
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Commissioner Stenglein served during two of the most controversial measures passed by the Hennepin board in recent years: the smoking ban and public funding for Target Field.

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Two new council members back downtown development

Curtis GilbertCurtis Gilbert February 23, 2012, 9:53 AM Feb 23, 2012

The St. Paul City Council approved a key piece of financing for the downtown apartment complex and grocery store development.

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Hennco residents–get your shots!

Sasha Aslanian February 22, 2012, 5:06 PM Feb 22, 2012

Hennepin County is offering low-cost immunization clinics.

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Free energy improvements for Frogtown

Jessica Mador February 22, 2012, 3:10 PM Feb 22, 2012

Neighborhood Energy Connection offering Home Energy Squad service to Frogtown residents for free through March 31.

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Rep. Ellison meets young men trying to leave crime behind

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams February 21, 2012, 4:20 PM Feb 21, 2012

According to data from North4, on average, each participant has lost five friends or family members to homicide.

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Poetry Lin Motion

Laura YuenLaura Yuen February 20, 2012, 10:29 AM Feb 20, 2012
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Basketball muse Jeremy Lin inspires a haiku-writing contest at United Noodles.

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Minneapolis Lutherans oppose marriage amendment

Sasha Aslanian February 17, 2012, 9:44 PM Feb 17, 2012
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Lutherans in Minneapolis synod oppose constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman.

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Will new transitway spur development in north Minneapolis?

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams February 15, 2012, 3:44 PM Feb 15, 2012

The first of three planning stages for a new transitway through north Minneapolis is nearly complete.

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