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Schools try to add more male teachers
4 February 2012 | 11:12 pm

The number of men teaching in Minnesota declined over the past decade despite the growing desire to diversify the ranks.

Extended family finds shelter in a 2-bedroom home
5 February 2012 | 12:16 am

For 26 months, Bobbie Anderson, 57, and Gerald Tomberlin, 70, have shared their 875-square-foot, two-bedroom home in south Minneapolis with a steady stream of relatives

Air Reserve wing to be transferred from Minnesota
4 February 2012 | 6:26 pm

The eight C-130 cargo planes will leave as part of an overall Pentagon cost-cutting measure.

Cedar Towing not off hook in Minneapolis
4 February 2012 | 7:15 pm

The city of Minneapolis has written a letter to the company citing a list of complaints and saying its business license may be revoked.

Whistleblower: Wrong click costs him plenty
4 February 2012 | 7:28 pm

A simple mistake when applying for unemployment benefits online has complicated the lives of a Minnesota man and his daughter.

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Doctors who err escape penalties
4 February 2012 | 11:02 pm

Dozens have benefited from the state's policy favoring remedy over punishment.

Economic, ridership concerns could derail Northstar plans for St. Cloud
4 February 2012 | 9:52 pm

An extension is dependent on the commuter-rail line building ridership.

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PIONEER PRESS VIDEO

St. Paul Winter Carnival bouncing girl

Cassie Lukin of Maplewood wins the St. Paul Bouncing Team tryouts Friday at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.


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MINNPOST

This Feed has moved to a new location
26 August 2010 | 10:05 am

This feed has moved. Full articles are now available at the new URL: http://feeds.minnpost.com/minnpost [...]

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MPR

Ron Paul rallies in Rochester, Chanhassen
4 February 2012 | 4:03 pm

Republican Rep. Ron Paul says he believes his economic ideas are penetrating and a strong showing in Minnesota and other upcoming states will send a signal that Americans are fed up with tepid change [...]

Minn. seeking volunteers to spot invasive species
4 February 2012 | 4:23 pm

Workshops are scheduled around Minnesota this month for volunteers to serve as the state's early warning system for invasive species. [...]

Winona student suspended for mimicking Michael Jackson groin grab
4 February 2012 | 2:57 pm

A Catholic elementary school in Winona indefinitely suspended a 9-year-old student for mimicking Michael Jackson's famous groin grab during a fundraiser. [...]

Woman wants $42,000 restitution from St. Paul priest
4 February 2012 | 4:45 pm

A woman who accused a former St. Paul priest of inappropriate sexual conduct wants him to pay $42,000 in restitution. A jury convicted Christopher Wenthe of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Nov. 1 [...]

Lindsey Vonn earns 50th World Cup win
4 February 2012 | 2:39 pm

Lindsey Vonn captured her 50th World Cup victory Saturday, winning the downhill on the demanding Kandahar course with temperatures plunging to minus 13. [...]

Makers of Shakers vodka file for bankruptcy
4 February 2012 | 12:58 pm

The company that makes Shakers vodka has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Infinite Spirits Inc., of Blaine, filed the voluntary petition Jan. 5 in Minnesota division of U.S. Bankruptcy Court [...]

PIONEER PRESS COLUMNISTS

Joe Soucheray: It's still the Winter Carnival ... I think
4 February 2012 | 10:48 pm

A young girl who I was trying to indoctrinate into the legend and rituals of the Winter Carnival looked out the window of the [...]

Joe Soucheray: What the governor calls partisanship is another party's prudence
31 January 2012 | 11:30 pm

Gov. Mark Dayton, who appears to have to manufacture his anger, as it seems contrary to his nature, whipped up a stew of it t [...]

Joe Soucheray: Do these people love rules, or just hate business?
28 January 2012 | 10:33 pm

A business called Twin City Tees, which makes T-shirts and is run by people who have been in St. Paul since the horse-drawn w [...]

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WCCO-TV

Police: Copper Thieves Are Targeting AC Units This Winter
4 February 2012 | 11:16 pm

We rarely think about our air conditioners in the middle of winter, but Minneapolis police say we should. [...]

Vets Ice Fish With Families At Holes For Heroes
4 February 2012 | 11:01 pm

Spending time on a frozen lake is a rite of passage for many of Minnesotans. But for military families, that tradition got a unique twist Saturday as technology connected families to ice fish. [...]

Jamie Benn Lifts Stars Over Wild 2-1 In Shootout
4 February 2012 | 10:56 pm

Jamie Benn scored in the second round of the shootout and the Dallas Stars maintained their home dominance over the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. [...]

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KARE11

Customers angered after tanning salon closes unexpectedly
4 February 2012 | 4:16 pm

On Monday, the iBeach Tan unexpectedly closed its doors, leaving those who pre-paid for a month of tanning out in the cold. A sign on the door instructed members that a nearby tanning salon would hono [...]

Rice Lake teacher accused of sexual assault of a child
4 February 2012 | 4:16 pm

A Rice Lake area teacher is being held in custody on charges of sexual assault of a child by a school staff member. [...]

Jury convicts man in Mpls. parking ramp killing
4 February 2012 | 9:20 am

A Hennepin County jury has convicted a Minneapolis man of stabbing his friend to death in a downtown parking ramp. [...]

Minn. man found guilty of assaulting trooper
4 February 2012 | 9:13 am

A jury has convicted an Akeley man of assaulting a Minnesota state trooper while she was trying to arrest him last October. [...]

Bloomington man sentenced in hit-and-run death of senior
4 February 2012 | 6:35 am

A Bloomington man was sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse Friday for his role in the hit-and-run death of an 85-year-old woman last October. [...]

Couple charged with prostituting autistic teen
4 February 2012 | 6:23 am

A Twin Cities couple is charged with prostituting a runaway teen with autism. [...]

Driver extricated from vehicle in school bus accident
4 February 2012 | 6:22 am

A driver of a jeep involved in a school bus and semi-tractor accident had to be extricated Friday afternoon. [...]

KSTP-TV

Fundraiser Held to Help 'Adaptive Skiers'
4 February 2012 | 11:27 pm

For the first time ever in Minnesota, adaptive skis are being used in high school competitions... [...]

Ron Paul Rallies Minnesota Supporters
4 February 2012 | 8:25 pm

Republican Rep. Ron Paul says he believes his economic ideas are penetrating and a strong showing in Minnesota and other upcoming states will send a signal that Americans are fed up with tepid change [...]

Woman Wants $42K Restitution From Former St. Paul Priest
4 February 2012 | 8:28 pm

A woman who accused a former St. Paul priest of inappropriate sexual conduct wants him to pay $42,000 in restitution..... [...]

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MYFOXTWINCITIES

Senser Attorney Seeks Hit/Run Dismissal
3 February 2012 | 11:03 am

Attorneys representing Amy Senser are expected to file court papers Friday afternoon seeking to have criminal vehicular homicide charges dropped, claiming Senser didn't realize she struck and killed 3 [...]

Komen Keeps Funding Planned Parenthood
3 February 2012 | 10:39 am

Susan G. Komen for the Cure apologized on Friday and reversed its decision to end grants to Planned Parenthood. Earlier this week, the breast cancer charity decided to cut breast screening grants to P [...]

Hard Cooked Eggs Recalled in 34 States
3 February 2012 | 8:19 am

Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, Minn., is recalling hard-cooked eggs in brine sold in 10 lb. and 25 lb. buckets to food distributors and manufacturers for institutional use in 34 states. [...]

MN INDEPENDENT

MnIndy going forward
16 November 2011 | 2:25 pm

I am writing today to announce the closure of the Minnesota Independent. After five years of operation in Minnesota, the board of the American Indepe [...]

Franken signs on to constitutional amendment to limit money in politics
16 November 2011 | 11:10 am

The move comes as a slew of new Super PACs have raised millions of dollars in anticipation of next year's presidential and congressional races. [...]

Chicago Fed calls for action to reduce unemployment
16 November 2011 | 6:08 am

The Chicago Federal Reserve has been the lone dissenting voice in favor of stimulating the economy through monetary policy. [...]

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CITY PAGES

MNGOP Sen. Hann: Some state employees "do nothing," salaries "a clear misuse of public dollars"
3 February 2012 | 4:40 pm

​Minnesota Senator David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, is upset about the public dollars being spent on a handful of employees working to setup the state's [...]

New Ulm fifth graders busted playing "rape tag"
3 February 2012 | 3:27 pm

​A group of New Ulm elementary school students were busted playing "rape tag" on the playground earlier this month. The game is similar t [...]

MNGOP leadership throws support behind Romney
3 February 2012 | 2:11 pm

​Minnesota's Republican vanguard is throwing its weight behind Mitt Romney's bid to be the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.Later today, House S [...]

TC DAILY PLANET

Ready, set — precinct caucuses on Tuesday
3 February 2012 | 11:02 pm

Quartet of tort reform bills get House OK
3 February 2012 | 8:03 pm

MN DAILY

Buford’s 26 not enough to stop Illini
3 February 2012 | 5:04 pm

By: Betsy HelfandAdrienne Godbold and an impressive Illini scoring attack proved to be too much for the Gophers to handle Thursday. Minnesota fell 7&a [...]

Hot Diggity Dog closes after five months
3 February 2012 | 3:40 pm

By: Jill JensenAbout five months after its opening, Hot Diggity Dog in Stadium Village papered its windows and left a note announcing its closure Thur [...]

Third Carlson dean candidate announced
3 February 2012 | 1:19 pm

By: Dina Elrashidy The Carlson School of Management announced the third of its four dean candidates Friday. Current interim dean of the school Dr. Sri [...]

Crashing down to Earth
3 February 2012 | 11:56 am

By: Samuel LinderWhat:The World's Toughest Rodeo Where:Xcel Energy Center, 199 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul When: Friday February 3, 7:30 p.m. Sa [...]