MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

Archives for February 2013

St. Paul uncertain about e-cigarettes

Curtis Gilbert February 27, 2013, 5:00 PM Feb 27, 2013

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The St. Paul City Council will delay a vote to define electronic cigarettes as tobacco products.

Complaint: Brooklyn Park man shoots daughter’s abusive ex-boyfriend

Brandt Williams February 25, 2013, 3:56 PM Feb 25, 2013

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The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office says a 34-year-old man sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend and posted threatening comments on his Facebook page, then took a 9mm handgun to her house.

Accent Signage noted for business achievements while late founder’s son keeps high profile

Brandt Williams February 22, 2013, 4:05 PM Feb 22, 2013

Accent Signage in Minneapolis is receiving media attention for something other than the horrific workplace shooting that took place there last year. The company sent out a press release with news that it recently received a ‘Community Impact Award’ from Minnesota Business magazine, for making products in an environmentally friendly way. Accepting the award for Read more →

Hennepin County names new administrator

Sasha Aslanian February 21, 2013, 3:56 PM Feb 21, 2013

The Hennepin County Board has named David Hough the new county administrator.

More buzz about beekeeping

Jessica Mador February 19, 2013, 10:10 AM Feb 19, 2013

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Beekeeping project seeking to expand

Approach work makes way for new St. Croix bridge

Jessica Mador February 15, 2013, 5:02 PM Feb 15, 2013

MnDOT selects contractor for St. Croix River Crossing Hwy 36 reconstruction project.

Schiff promises to add firefighters

Curtis Gilbert February 13, 2013, 8:10 PM Feb 13, 2013

Minneapolis City Council Member Gary Schiff argues more staff won’t necessarily cost more money.

Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Ah, musical trade winds from Hawaii

Dan Olson February 12, 2013, 2:00 PM Feb 12, 2013

Music that can let you feel the warm island breezes, even on a cold winter day.

March drop-in legal clinic for veterans

Jessica Mador February 11, 2013, 4:07 PM Feb 11, 2013

Free drop-in legal clinic for veterans

Immigrant farmers on the lookout for land

Laura Yuen February 7, 2013, 4:00 PM Feb 7, 2013

Hmong American produce growers are scoping for parcels to rent or purchase in time for the spring planting.