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• For some city dwellers, race shapes definition of 'urban'
  The word "urban" has come to mean different things to different people. In many cases, its connotation changes based on the racial makeup of the community in which it's being used.March 7, 2013
• Holding fewer ICE detainees, county jails feel effect of federal budget cuts
  Some county jails are feeling the effect of federal budget cuts that went into effect on Friday. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement's announcement last week it will reduce the number of detainees held in custody, the county jails that get paid to hold them could get pinched.March 4, 2013
• Sidewalk seating vs. parking in Lowertown
  People who want to see more sidewalk cafes in downtown St. Paul will clash this week with those concerned about limited parking.March 4, 2013
• Number of handgun permits issued continues to climb
  The number of Minnesotans with permits to carry handguns in public continues to climb.March 1, 2013
• Family Reunification Act could restore parental rights in some lost custody cases
  Lawmakers are considering a bill that would give some parents who lost custody of their children years ago a chance to reunify with them. Advocates say only a small number of teens living in foster care could be affected by the Family Reunification Act, but that it could make a great difference for those motivated parents who have dealt with their problems and whose children want to go home again.February 26, 2013
• Meals on Wheels affected if budget cuts deal fails
  Senior meal programs in Minnesota would take a hit if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to reach a deal to avert automatic across-the-board spending cuts by Friday.February 25, 2013
• Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up
  A major winter storm turned Midwest commutes into treacherous challenges Friday before the system petered out over the Great Lakes.February 23, 2013
• Southwest light rail: Report details line, stations
  After months of collecting public input, engineers working on the Southwest Light Rail Transit are figuring out exactly where to put facilities, stations and the line itself.February 22, 2013
• Vikings get one more season in Metrodome
  The Metrodome will be coming down in about a year. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority said it is officially telling the Vikings that theFebruary 21, 2013
• Rybak won't bid for 2024 Olympics
  Mayor R.T. Rybak has declined the U.S. Olympic Committee's invitation to submit a bid for the 2024 summer games.February 21, 2013
• St. Paul police crime lab review: Prosecutors will reconsider some drug convictions
  Ramsey and Dakota County prosecutors, prompted by independent reports that found serious flaws in the St. Paul police crime lab, will reconsider certain drug convictions in the past two years.February 21, 2013
• Minneapolis report card: A+, needs improvement
  Minneapolis got what sounded like a glowing report card today. A poll finds that 96 percent of its residents are satisfied with city services. Despite the high marks, the city could be doing better.February 21, 2013
• Minneapolis saves with single-sort recycling
  A new recycling program in Minneapolis is proving popular with residents.February 20, 2013
• After South High brawl, Somali students say they don't feel safe
  Some Somali students say not enough is being done to ease racial tension at South High School in Minneapolis, which just last week was the site of a brawl involving hundreds of students.February 20, 2013
• Freshmen lawmakers get a feel for the Capitol
  To get a sense of how Minnesota's newest legislators see the action at the Capitol, MPR News speaks with a pair of freshmen lawmakers throughout the session.February 19, 2013

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