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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

By Jessica Mador

jmador@mpr.org • 651-290-1216

Jessica Mador covers the Twin Cities for MPR News as part of the Metro Unit.

New director of Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Jessica Mador May 10, 2013, 4:50 PM May 10, 2013
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of Patrick Kelly as the new director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. He assumes the leadership of a massive institution, with an operating budget of $594 million and more than 100,000 veteran patients.

MnDOT’s cool St. Croix Bridge webcam

Jessica Mador May 6, 2013, 3:10 PM May 6, 2013
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Check out the view of the soon-to-be St. Croix Bridge between Minnesota and Wisconsin. MnDOT has cameras trained on the site, which is already under construction. Crews are building the staging area for the bridge foundations on the Minnesota riverbank. They’re also preparing for road construction on Highways 36 and 95. Workers are also  inspecting Read more →

Work begins on the new St. Croix Bridge

Jessica Mador April 30, 2013, 11:04 AM Apr 30, 2013
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Work has begun on the new span, which will connect Minnesota and Wisconsin and replace the 80-year-old Stillwater Lift Bridge.

After protest, MnDOT sticks with Ames/Lunda for St. Croix Bridge project

Jessica Mador April 15, 2013, 4:48 PM Apr 15, 2013
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MnDOT commits to women and minority owned firm for St. Croix project

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Report recommends Hennepin County Veterans Court continue

Jessica Mador April 12, 2013, 5:50 PM Apr 12, 2013
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Report says the Hennepin County veterans court is successful.

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Study ranks Minneapolis-St. Paul #5 in accessibility to jobs by car in 2010

Jessica Mador April 5, 2013, 11:00 AM Apr 5, 2013

Which city is most accessible to jobs by car?

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Minnesota Sounds and Voices

C.S. McCrossan takes bid protest to Dayton’s staff

Jessica Mador April 5, 2013, 7:00 AM Apr 5, 2013
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Governor’s staff to discuss St. Croix bridge contract

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Check out these cool videos of the St. Croix River

Jessica Mador March 13, 2013, 10:52 AM Mar 13, 2013

Check out these cool videos of the St. Croix River.

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New bike trail to stretch from here to Gulf of Mexico

Jessica Mador March 12, 2013, 10:37 AM Mar 12, 2013
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A new bike trail will stretch from here to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Voice your opinion on the Bottineau LRT

Jessica Mador March 8, 2013, 12:00 PM Mar 8, 2013
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Voice your opinion on the Bottineau LRT.

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