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Hofstede claims stadium retaliation

Curtis Gilbert January 31, 2013, 2:12 AM Jan 31, 2013

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Diane Hofstede says her colleagues on the Minneapolis City Council are retaliating against her for supporting the Vikings stadium.

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Hennepin County will offer free weddings on Valentine’s Day

Madeleine Baran January 30, 2013, 1:00 PM Jan 30, 2013

Hennepin County has a Valentine’s Day gift for the lovestruck and broke. The county is offering free marriage ceremonies on Feb. 14th at the somewhat-less-than-romantic Government Center.

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Mayoral candidates learning to tweet

Curtis Gilbert January 30, 2013, 7:00 AM Jan 30, 2013

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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is among the most avid tweeters in Minnesota politics. The candidates vying to replace him have some catching up to do.

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Domestic abuse highlighted at the state capitol

Jessica Mador January 29, 2013, 5:04 PM Jan 29, 2013

At least 18 Minnesotans lost their lives last year to domestic abuse.

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Fire takes down a beloved pizza joint

Brandt Williams January 25, 2013, 2:35 PM Jan 25, 2013

Beek’s is where many of us earned our first paychecks or went on our first nerve-wracking dates.

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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Charles Beck’s art reflects where he lives

Dan Olson January 25, 2013, 2:30 PM Jan 25, 2013

A Minnesota artist turns 90 and continues to work in his studio nearly every day.

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Artistic neighborhood wants to preserve character amid light rail development

Rupa Shenoy January 24, 2013, 1:49 PM Jan 24, 2013

St. Anthony Park residents want to preserve the eclectic and artistic character of their neighborhood, while also embracing a Central Corridor Light Rail stop.

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