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March 4, 2013 4:00 AM

Map: Mining operations on the Iron Range

Mining has always been a boom and bust industry on the Iron Range. But proponents of proposed copper-nickel mines say the area is poised for a rebound.

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March 4, 2013 4:00 AM

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.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 3, 2013 11:55 PM

Is the current tax structure in the U.S. fair?

Wealthy families are paying some of their biggest federal tax bills in decades even as the rest of the population continues to pay at historically low rates. Today’s Question: Is the current tax structure in the U.S. fair?

by Michael Olson

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March 3, 2013 12:00 PM

Dayton mulls budget proposal tweaks after improved outlook

Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday that the state's improved financial picture will allow him to go back to the drawing board and perhaps curtail some of his tax proposals.

by Mark Zdechlik

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March 1, 2013 7:58 PM

Number of handgun permits issued continues to climb

The number of Minnesotans with permits to carry handguns in public continues to climb.

by Brandt Williams

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March 1, 2013 2:42 PM

Cathedral of St. Paul's new, mighty pipe organ: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

A pipe organ worth the name should cause dress hems and pant cuffs to flutter just a bit. And the refurbished instrument at the Cathedral of St. Paul ought to do just that when it goes into service on March 30.

by Dan Olson

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March 1, 2013 12:56 PM

How does Mayo stack up against its competitors?

Minnesota's Mayo Clinic wants to secure its position as a leader in the health care industry, and has proposed a $5 billion expansion plan to accomplish that goal. But Mayo faces competition from several well-funded global medical centers, and that's part of the reason the clinic says it needs to build for the future.

by Elizabeth Baier

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March 1, 2013 10:01 AM

Mayor Coleman’s lone challenger drops out

Roger Meyer has ended his 10-week-old campaign for St. Paul mayor, leaving incumbent Chris Coleman without a challenger.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 1, 2013 8:00 AM

Swelling pipe organ sounds soon at the Cathedral

The two pipe organs at the Cathedral of St. Paul are the focus of restoration and will feature new consoles linked by fiber optics, a walnut casement and refurbished pipes.

by Dan Olson