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Accused Stalker Left Windex, Sex Toy As Gifts
16 May 2008 at 9:08pm
A high school girls' hockey coach is accused of stalking a woman outside of her apartment. According to the criminal complaint, Robert Little is charged with a gross misdemeanor for harassment. Little is the head girls' hockey coach and gym teacher at Breck School.
Apartment Balcony Collapses With 4 People On It
16 May 2008 at 8:09pm
Four people out enjoying the weather on a balcony Friday were in for a surprise when it collapsed. Two ended up in the hospital.
House Speaker: Session Ends Before Sunrise Sunday
16 May 2008 at 7:46pm
Minnesota leaders said Friday evening they were on the brink of a session-ending deal that would mean curbs on local property taxes, extra dollars for schools and the elimination of a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
Pawlenty Has 'No Designs' On Being VP
16 May 2008 at 7:07pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, frequently mentioned as a possible running mate for Republican John McCain, said Friday he doesn't have "any motivations or designs" of doing anything more than volunteering on behalf of the presidential candidate.
Graduates Astound: Teen 'Hangs With Older Crowd'
16 May 2008 at 9:23pm
Parents sometimes worry when their teenagers start hanging out with an older crowd. It can mean trouble, but not in Andrew Becklin's case.
'Abigail Taylor' Pool Safety Bill Becomes Law
16 May 2008 at 6:06pm
The Abigail Taylor pool safety bill is now law in Minnesota.
Pawlenty Vetoes 2 More Bills
16 May 2008 at 6:01pm
Governor Pawlenty has added to his growing veto tally with two more strikes.
Man Lives With Untreated Lyme Disease For 10 Years
16 May 2008 at 5:03pm
May is peak time for adult deer ticks in Minnesota. The pests are responsible for transmitting a number of diseases, including Lyme Disease.
MSP Airport Starts Streamlined Security Check
16 May 2008 at 4:48pm
Starting Friday, travelers who know the security drill can choose their own lane at one of the checkpoints at Twin Cities Airport.
Xcel Starts 'Smart-Grid' Project In Boulder, Colo.
16 May 2008 at 4:34pm
Xcel Energy has launched a $100 million "smart grid" project in Boulder that will use technology to help customers conserve more energy while helping the utility reduce outages.
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Minnesota
Fast Facts! |
32nd state, May 11, 1858
Population - 5,100,958
Persons per square mile - 61.8
Counties - 87
Land Area - 79,548 sq. mi., 12th
Bird - Loon
Tree - Red Pine
Flower - Pink/white lady's-slipper
Song - Hail! Minnesota
Motto - Star of the North
Capital - St Paul
Mean travel time to work - 21.9
Geographic center - In Crow Wing Co., 10 mi. SW of Brainerd
State forests - 58 (nearly 4 million ac.)
State parks - 72
Male: 2,435,631 (49.5%)
Female: 2,483,848 (50.5%)
White: 4,400,282 (89.4%)
Black: 171,731 (3.5%)
American Indian: 54,967 (1.1%)
Asian: 141,968 (2.9%)
Other race: 65,810 (1.3%)
Two or more races: 82,742 (1.7%)
Hispanic/Latino: 143,382 (2.9%)
percent population 18 and over: 73.8
65 and over: 12.1
median age: 35.4 |
Steven C works his piano
16 May 2008 at 3:30pm
St. Paul musician Steven Anderson, or Steven C., as his stage name goes, has built a thriving behind-the-scenes career in the "New Age" music industry as a producer and pianist. Now he's stepping out of the shadows with a new CD.
Arbitrator upholds firing of absent emergency manager
16 May 2008 at 9:04am
An arbitrator has ruled that the state had just cause in firing a Minnesota Department of Transportation employee, Sonia Morphew Pitt.
Seniors struggle with higher prices
15 May 2008 at 10:00pm
As the price of food and gasoline continues to rise, older Americans on fixed incomes are finding it more difficult to make ends meet.
Greenway bike center makes biking no sweat
15 May 2008 at 10:00pm
Today is bike-to-work day. It also marks the grand opening of a bike center in Minneapolis along the Midtown Greenway.
St. Paul teens make their voices heard
15 May 2008 at 3:00pm
A group of St. Paul high school teens are adding their voices to some serious discussions, and they're being heard.
Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush
15 May 2008 at 1:19pm
Congress has sent the White House an election-year farm bill that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.
Minnesota loses 10,000 jobs in April
15 May 2008 at 11:33am
Minnesota's economy lost about 10,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate inched up.
Star Tribune looks to trim budget by $20 million
15 May 2008 at 10:00am
The union representing some 1,200 newsroom and other employees at the Star Tribune says the newspaper's owners are looking for $20 million in annual budget cuts.
Pollution Control chooses most aggressive plan for cleaning up former 3M site
14 May 2008 at 4:11pm
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said it wants 3M to remove as much PFC contaminated soil as possible from its former Oakdale dump site.
House passes election-year farm bill
14 May 2008 at 1:33pm
The 318-106 vote for the five-year bill came despite President
Bush's promised veto. He says the measure is too expensive and
gives too much money to wealthy farmers.
Oberstar maintains his concerns about NWA-Delta deal
14 May 2008 at 12:59pm
Congressman Jim Oberstar is not backing away from his contention that Delta Air Lines' acquisition of Northwest will prompt additional airline mergers.
No interest in light rail tunnel through U of M campus
14 May 2008 at 5:03am
The University of Minnesota said the U is not interested in a light rail tunnel through campus. Congressman Jim Oberstar told MPR yesterday that new legislation could put the tunnel back on the table. The U plans to continue working towards an above-ground solution.
In a buyer's market, who buys?
13 May 2008 at 12:01pm
Recent numbers suggest the wave of foreclosures in Minneapolis may be close to peaking. But left in its wake is a surplus of empty and inexpensive homes. The question is, who will buy these homes?
Democrats push subsidies for alternative energy
13 May 2008 at 4:34am
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other Democrats in Washington are pushing the Consumer-First Energy Act, a bill that would limit oil price speculation and cut back tax breaks for oil companies.
U of M light rail tunnel could be back on the table
13 May 2008 at 3:00am
U.S. Rep. James Oberstar said recently passed federal legislation could resurrect debate over an underground light-rail tunnel through the University of Minnesota.
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