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The Cities

MPR News Notes on the news from the Twin Cities

By Madeleine Baran

mbaran@mpr.org

Thousands on wait-list for erotic best-seller at Hennepin County Library

Madeleine Baran July 10, 2012, 12:41 PM Jul 10, 2012

If you want to check out a copy of the novel Fifty Shades of Grey from a Hennepin County library this summer, get in line. The erotic best-seller is the county’s most requested book right now.

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Summer camp teaches manners, cell phone etiquette

Madeleine Baran June 28, 2012, 10:40 AM Jun 28, 2012
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While some summer campers swim and eat smores, the kids at a summer camp in Hamel, Minn. will learn skills like “speaking to adults,” “having eye-contact,” and “telephone and cellular phone etiquette.”

The “Etiquette in Action” summeroffers a three-day crash course in manners, organized by the company Doors of Success.

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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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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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Zombies prepare for attack in rural Minnesota this weekend

Madeleine Baran June 1, 2012, 4:00 PM Jun 1, 2012

Be prepared. Zombies are descending on Minnesota this weekend to eat your brains participate in a 5K obstacle course.

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Twin Cities Bike Walk Week starts Saturday

Madeleine Baran June 1, 2012, 8:30 AM Jun 1, 2012

Bicyclists rejoice. The week-long Twin Cities Bike Walk Week starts Saturday.

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Ramsey County hazardous waste drop-off available May 26

Madeleine Baran May 23, 2012, 11:39 AM May 23, 2012

Looking to clean out your garage? Ramsey County is holding a one-day household hazardous waste drop-off event on May 26.

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St. Paul libraries: We’ll pay you $4/hour to read a book

Madeleine Baran May 16, 2012, 8:18 AM May 16, 2012

Got a library fine? Just read a book.That’s the message from the St. Paul Library. It kicked off a 30-day “Read down” challenge this week.

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Project Homeless Connect prepares to help nearly 2,000 people today

Madeleine Baran May 14, 2012, 6:00 AM May 14, 2012
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More than a thousand volunteers will be on hand to provide everything from dental exams to haircuts.

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