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Another Crucial Vote For Transit Employees, Riders Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:55:31 GMT
For the second time in less than a month, 2,200 Metro Transit employees are voting on their future. On Sunday, they began voting on a new offer that would give employees a 2.25 percent raise beginning Sept. 1, and a 2 percent increase next year.

Finding Minnesota: The Bakken Museum Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:53:49 GMT
These are the lazy, hazy days of summer, and a time when children can start getting a bit restless. So why not take them to a spot where young and old can use up some of that excess energy, and learn a few things at the same time.

Legitimate Ways To Work From Home Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:52:45 GMT
Spend any time watching Kim Wood and it's hard to believe her typical work day. After taking a break to bake cookies with her kids, she's back to work. Wood works from home.

Mom: Cops' Visit May Have 'Freaked' Wis. Suspect Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:21:00 GMT
The Michigan man suspected of ambushing a group of young revelers at a swimming hangout last week might have snapped after police began investigating him for sexual assault, the man's mother said Sunday.

Police Believe Body Found In Mpls. Homicide Victim Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:28:21 GMT
Minneapolis Police are investigating a possible murder near downtown. Officers found the body of a man early Sunday morning in a secluded area near I-94 and Olson Memorial Highway.

Liriano Throws 6 Scoreless, Twins In 1st Place Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:26:22 GMT
The Minnesota Twins hope Francisco Liriano's return to the starting rotation will bolster their postseason push.

Tall Ships Duluth's Largest-Ever Tourist Draw Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:50:58 GMT
Duluth tourism officials say the visit of three vintage sailing ships to the city harbor is the city's largest-ever tourist event.

Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station Gets A Facelift Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:48:48 GMT
The most famous gas station in Cloquet is getting a $150,000 face lift.

Almost As Many Messages As Protesters For RNC Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:45:42 GMT
A 73-year-old retired surgeon plans to march in silence, carrying a tombstone picturing a soldier killed in Iraq. A philosophy professor will call for a new investigation into the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. A long-haul trucker from Texas will protest the price of oil.

Ellison Bill On Lead Standards Passes House Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:27:19 GMT
The House has approved legislation by U.S. Representative Keith Ellison to tighten standards for lead exposure in public housing.

Joe Sensor's Bold Prediction: Favre Will Be Viking 08-03-2008 11:20 PM CT
During his appearance on Rosen's Sports Sunday, former Minnesota Viking Joe Sensor boldly predicts that by Monday night Brett Favre will be a Viking, Mark Rosen reports (0:48).

Jeanette Joins Comedian Martin Short On Stage 08-03-2008 11:15 PM CT
Jeanette Trompeter was part of Martin Short's show at Orchestra Hall Sunday night. He was looking for a pretty girl and he certainly found one, Terri Gruca reports (0:31).

Finding Minnesota: The 'Shocking' Bakken Museum 08-03-2008 10:42 PM CT
Learning about electricity has never been so much fun at the Bakken Museum in Mineapolis, Jeanette Trompeter reports (2:56).

Boys Bouncing For A World Record 08-03-2008 06:18 PM CT
Eight Michigan boys believe they set a new world record for "bouncing" this weekend. The boys range from 8 to 11 years old - and they bounced for 24 straight hours, Terri Gruca reports (0:45).

Police Find Body In Mpls., Little Clues 08-03-2008 06:10 PM CT
Officers found the body of a man early Sunday morning in a secluded area near I-94 and Olson Memorial Highway in Minneapolis, Maya Nishikawa reports (1:34).

Honoring Responders, Rescued Man Throws 1st Pitch 08-03-2008 06:10 PM CT
Six weeks ago, St. Paul firefighters found Keith Kennedy, a 25-year-old with autism, who was lost in the Wisconsin woods. Today, they Twins honored all of them, Terri Gruca reports (0:34).

Consumer Corner: Disney Prices & Airfare Deal 08-03-2008 10:31 PM CT
In today's Consumer Corner, a last minute airfare deal and if you're planning a trip to Disney you'll need the extra savings., Terri Gruca reports (1:19).

Horse Power At Twin Cities Polo Classic 08-03-2008 06:12 PM CT
The 19th annual Twin Cities Polo Classic to raise money for the Children's Cancer Research Fund, Terri Gruca reports (0:28).

Wealthy Begin Feeling The Pain In Down Economy Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:56:43 GMT
The rich are sharing your financial pain—and contributing to it. It may have taken longer and it may not be as acute, but there are early hints that the economic slump is crimping the lifestyles of the wealthy.

US Airways Charging For Beverages Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:49:29 GMT
With the rising cost of oil, charging extra for tickets and checked luggage just isn't enough for some airline companies. Passengers will want to make sure their wallets are stuffed before boarding.

Settlement To Lower Level Of Cancer Agent In Chips Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:50:12 GMT
Four food manufacturers agreed to reduce levels of a cancer-causing chemical in their potato chips and french fries under a settlement announced Friday by the state attorney general's office.

Fla. Bank 8th To Be Seized As Economy Stumbles Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:24:16 GMT
The first Florida bank to be claimed in this latest economic downturn was taken over by the federal regulators Friday, and will re-open under the control of SunTrust banks.

New Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Homes Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:59:24 GMT
A new law is aimed at protecting Minnesotans from a "silent killer." As of August 1, all single-family homes in the state must have carbon monoxide detectors.

Verizon Employees Rally, Massive Strike Looming Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:26:55 GMT
Verizon employees rallied in center city Friday afternoon to bring attention to a union dispute which could lead to a massive strike along the east coast.

Neighborhood Bands Together To Stop 'Tween' Gangs Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:45:19 GMT
Groups of young people are vandalizing, intimidating, terrorizing and assaulting neighbors. Even worse, they're only 10 to 14 years old. It's a growing summer problem in some Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Police Seek Suspects In Baseball Bat Attack Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:40:34 GMT
St. Paul police detectives continue to investigate a violent attack of a 49-year-old woman near Lake Phalen.

Police Investigate Shooting In Mpls. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:51:34 GMT
Police are investigating a shooting in Minneapolis' warehouse district that happened Saturday morning.

2 Die In NE Mpls. Trying To Escape Police Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:30:02 GMT
Two men are dead after their pickup crashed in northeast Minneapolis as they tried to elude police.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn Dies At 89 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:21:07 GMT
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author whose books chronicled the horrors of dictator Josef Stalin's slave labor camps, has died of heart failure, his son said Monday. He was 89.

Christina Applegate Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:10:14 GMT
Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but the disease was caught early and the actress is expected to fully recover, her publicist said.

'Dark Knight' Bags $43.8M More, Nears $400M Total Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:34:09 GMT
The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" hauled in $43.8 million to rank as Hollywood's top movie for the third-straight weekend, fending off "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," which opened a close second with $42.5 million.

Target Center To Get $1 Million Acoustic Upgrade Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:07:22 GMT
One of Minnesota's largest music venues is about to get a $1 million acoustic upgrade.

Madonna Returns To Michigan Roots To Debut Film Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:13:18 GMT
She might be known worldwide as the Material Girl, but there's more than a little of the small-town Michigan girl left in Madonna. The pop superstar arrived in this northern Michigan resort town Saturday to introduce her documentary, "I Am Because We Are," a highlight of the Traverse City Film Festival. The event was co-founded by filmmaker, author and fellow Michigan native Michael Moore.

Artists Team Up, Teach Youth To Draw Graffiti Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:39:32 GMT
Among the paintings, glassware and photographs always found at the Uptown Art Fair are about a dozen young people sitting at a long table with markers and several sheets paper. They sit side-by-side inside Calhoun Square drawing letters and names in their own personal way.

LaBeouf Injury Written Into 'Transformers' Sequel Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:16:24 GMT
Shia LaBeouf could have a long road before him as he recovers from the accident that crushed his hand, his lawyer says. "His two fingers are pretty smashed, but we're figuring out a way to shoot around it, kind of write it into the story," said Michael Bay, director of the "Transformers" sequel.

Female Circumcision Ongoing In Egypt Despite Ban Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:56:51 GMT
With vigorous grass-roots campaigns and the passage of tough laws against female circumcision, many Egyptians are still struggling with the decision to have their daughters take part in a cultural right of passage that an estimated 96 percent of married women have undergone.

Hunger Gene Discovered In Children Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:39:51 GMT
British researchers have made a genetic discovery which could help to solve the obesity epidemic. Scientists found that some children may be genetically predisposed to eat more.

U.S. HIV Cases 40% Higher Than Estimated Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:09:24 GMT
The number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is much higher than the government has been estimating, U.S. health officials reported Sunday, acknowledging that their numbers have understated the level of the epidemic.

Gray Wolf Range, Population Similar In Minn. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:52:58 GMT
Minnesota's gray wolf population remains constant in size and range, according to a new study by the Department of Natural Resources.

Daschle Demands FBI Continue Anthrax Probe Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:11:28 GMT
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, whose office was a target of the anthrax attacks in 2001, said Sunday the suicide of the government's main suspect does not mean the case is over.

Grades Are In This Week For Minn. Schools Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:22:29 GMT
The grades are in this week -- for Minnesota's schools.

Pawlenty To Speak At National Press Club Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:08:12 GMT
Governor Tim Pawlenty will appear before the Washington press corps this week.

Obama Investing More Than McCain To Win GOP States Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:54:59 GMT
Alaska is young. Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia have growing populations and many black voters. Montana has seen recent Democratic inroads, and North Dakota has sent only Democrats to Congress since 1986. Indiana borders Barack Obama's home state, and the Democratic presidential candidate is putting money and manpower in all seven of these states -- at levels unmatched by Republican rival John McCain.

Lawmakers Aim To Raise Land Revenue For Schools Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:01:34 GMT
Minnesota lawmakers want to know how to get more money out of the 2.5 million acres of land set aside 150 years ago to support the state's schools.

POW Status Was Key Factor In McCain's First Race Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:41:06 GMT
A newcomer to Arizona, John McCain used his wife's wealth, ties to powerful Washington figures and, most of all, the emotional power of his five years in a Vietnamese prison to launch his political career 25 years ago.

AP: McCain May Be Vetting Virginia Congressman Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:14:41 GMT
John McCain's campaign has asked Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor for personal documents as the Republican presidential candidate steps up his search for a running mate, The Associated Press has learned.

Longtime Braves Broadcaster Skip Caray Dies At 68 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:25:20 GMT
The Atlanta Braves say longtime broadcaster Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, has died in his sleep. He was 68-years-old.

Favre To Be Reinstated, Report To Packers Monday Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:19:23 GMT
Brett Favre is back. It remains to be seen whether he'll still be the leader of the Pack. The Green Bay Packers reluctantly embraced Favre's forced return to the football field Sunday, after failing to come to a financial agreement that would manage to make Favre happy while staying retired.

Carl Edwards Wins Pocono For 4th Victory Of Season Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:36:11 GMT
Carl Edwards won Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway with a gambling pit strategy that he thought would cost him the victory.

Steady Longwell Focused On Strength Down Stretch Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:26:59 GMT
As part of a trio of ex-Packers currently residing on Minnesota's roster, Ryan Longwell -- along with Robert Ferguson and Darren Sharper -- has heard plenty of questions lately about Brett Favre.

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