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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for June 2012

Twin Cities residents ‘check in’ to jail, medical examiner’s office online

Madeleine Baran June 19, 2012, 4:36 PM Jun 19, 2012

The social networking website Foursquare allows users to “check in” when they go somewhere, and leave advice for other visitors.

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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

This cafe gets strangers to talk

Dan Olson June 18, 2012, 2:00 PM Jun 18, 2012

Founders of, “The Conversationalist’s Cafe,” strive to preserve face to face communication.

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Firm that built 35W bridge to bid on St. Croix bridge

Jessica Mador June 14, 2012, 5:28 PM Jun 14, 2012
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Colorado-based Flatiron Construction now plans to bid on the St. Croix bridge.

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Mpls police looking for suspect who shot, paralyzed homeless man

Brandt WilliamsBrandt Williams June 14, 2012, 12:56 PM Jun 14, 2012

A homeless Sudanese immigrant was cleaning up in the library bathroom when he was shot.

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Ramsey County drops bid for arsenal

Tim NelsonTim Nelson June 12, 2012, 4:15 PM Jun 12, 2012

Without the Vikings, Ramsey County says “no thanks” to abandoned arsenal purchase.

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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Don’t call it belly dancing.

Dan Olson June 11, 2012, 2:15 PM Jun 11, 2012

Getting the terminology correct is one of the things you learn when you meet Salah Fattah.

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Catholics opposed to marriage amendment hold rally Sunday

Sasha Aslanian June 9, 2012, 8:15 AM Jun 9, 2012
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Catholics who oppose a marriage amendment which would effectively block same sex marriage in Minnesota hold a kick-off event this Sunday. The Catholic Bishops strongly support the amendment.

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Another delay for SWLRT after Sabo bridge report

Jessica Mador June 8, 2012, 5:04 PM Jun 8, 2012

Another delay for the Southwest Corridor light rail line.

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Is that a monster in the lake?

Madeleine Baran June 7, 2012, 1:09 PM Jun 7, 2012
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Minneapolis residents know it’s summer when there’s a monster in the lake. Yesterday, it arrived.

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Caring Bridge website offers new features

Madeleine Baran June 7, 2012, 7:38 AM Jun 7, 2012

Caring Bridge, a website that offers a way for family and friends to receive updates on a loved one’s medical condition, is launching a new service today.

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