Twin Cities

July 30, 2009 3:00 AM

Gov. Pawlenty's speech to RNC continues 2012 speculation

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is giving a speech Thursday to the Republican National Committee in San Diego that reinforces growing speculation he will be a GOP candidate for president in 2012.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 30, 2009 3:00 AM

Art Hounds: The Fringe, Kevin Cannon & Paolo Nutini

This week's Art Hounds talk up the Minnesota Fringe Festival, celebrate Minnesota cartoonist Kevin Cannon's first graphic novel and describe the awe felt when seeing Scottish soul sensation for the first time.

by Chris Roberts

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July 29, 2009 5:27 PM

Class-action suit filed against consumer arbitration group

Three people have filed class-action lawsuits against the National Arbitration Forum, based in the Twin Cities.

by Annie Baxter

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July 29, 2009 4:33 PM

U of M surgeon's ties to Medtronic under scrutiny

A U.S. senator's look into the financial ties between doctors and private companies includes a surgeon at the University of Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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July 28, 2009 5:30 PM

Detours, congestion expected for 35W construction

Drivers planning to travel along Interstate 35W in parts of Bloomington and Burnsville this weekend should expect detours and increased congestion.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 28, 2009 3:27 PM

Three men charged in shooting death of St. Paul man

Police say an argument apparently led to the shooting, which killed one man and seriously wounded two others.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 28, 2009 2:42 PM

Appeals court rejects challenge to 35W bridge contract

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to the state's decision to award the contract for the new Interstate 35W bridge to a Colorado contractor.

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July 28, 2009 12:00 PM

Grant to fund expansion of bike route-planning site

An online search engine for the Twin Cities' best bicycle routes received a funding boost this year to partner with local transportation agencies.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 28, 2009 3:00 AM

Some believe low appraisals hurting housing market

Some experts now believe that some appraisals are running low and killing deals at a time when the housing market desperately needs a boost.

by Annie Baxter

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July 27, 2009 5:45 PM

Plea deal expected for Somali terror suspect

One of two Minnesota men recently indicted on terrorism-related charges has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

by Laura Yuen

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