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  • Changes in Minneapolis streets still causing confusion
    Lately, a few major streets in downtown Minneapolis have undergone changes and some travelers are having a difficult time getting used to the new layout.November 17, 2009
  • Slideshow: First day on the Northstar
    Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.November 16, 2009
  • Twins to unveil new uniforms today
    The Minnesota Twins will unveil their 2010 season's uniforms and logos Monday in Minneapolis.November 16, 2009
  • UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar seriously ill
    Lesnar, who was a wrestling star at the University of Minnesota, is in "rough shape," according to the UFC. But the organization did not divulge the nature of Lesnar's condition.November 15, 2009
  • Groups push Christmas lights recycling effort
    The Recycling Association of Minnesota is launching the first major statewide effort to recycle Christmas lights.November 15, 2009
  • Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says
    An "unprecedented" number of firearms were seized from Minnesota hunters last weekend as illegal deer baiting reached new high levels, say Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials.November 14, 2009
  • Community supports Zumbrota farmer attacked by bull
    Mike Lohmann may look fine at first glance, but family and friends know otherwise.November 14, 2009
  • Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports
    Competition is fierce for grants toward youth sports facilities in Hennepin County, an offshoot of legislation used to build the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.November 14, 2009
  • Clearwater to host dryland dog sled race
    Since starting her mushing career in 2006, Mariah Ahlert has raced in places like Montana, Wisconsin and Minnesota races in Frazee and Bemidji. This weekend, Ahlert will race much closer to home.November 14, 2009
  • Jewish, Muslim congregations to participate in joint events
    The conflict between Jews and Muslims in the Middle East has often caused tension between people of the two different faiths living in other parts of the world.November 13, 2009
  • Who are the Ritchie Boys?
    Guy Stern and Walter Schwarz are Jewish World War II veterans who served in a special and unusual Army unit, and the pair was reunited in St. Paul last night for the first time since their wartime service.November 13, 2009
  • The Boondock Saints return in sequel
    The latest chapter in one of the stranger stories in film history unfolds in the Twin Cities this weekend. It's the opening of the sequel to "Boondock Saints," a cult movie released a decade ago.November 13, 2009
  • Hunting season not bringing in as many bucks to merchants
    The deer hunting season is underway in Minnesota, but the northern Minnesota economy isn't getting as much of a boost as it often does. Stricter bag limits, combined with a weak economy, mean hunters are spending fewer dollars on the sport.November 13, 2009
  • A walking tour of Target Field
    The new Target Field, soon to be home to the Minnesota Twins, is still under construction but very close to completion. MPR producer Jim Bickal toured the facility and put together this walking tour of some of the field's more interesting highlights.November 13, 2009
  • Wis. hunters report seeing 1 to 3 deer per outing
    Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters are seeing between one to three deer per outing during the state's early hunting seasons.November 13, 2009

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