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Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk said Republicans were "lying" or "manipulating data" in deciding to cut 14 DFL staff positions.
Newly transplanted Minneapolitan Martin Kihn's book is now a Showtime series starring Don Cheadle. Keep reading, but you might need a shower afterwards.
People here biked and walked 16 percent more in 2011 than in 2010, when Minneapolis was crowned "#1 Bike City" by Bicycling magazine. The same is true for St. Paul and some inner ring suburbs.
Related: Winter? Schminter! Here's how to keep on biking
This week: cofficing tips, the joys of ice fishing and new plant hardiness zones come to the state.
• Marilyn Carlson Nelson gratified by 'heart-rending' responses to her op-ed opposing marriage amendment
• Hennepin County may be the key to a final Vikings stadium deal
• Koch trying to put past behind her
• Is Obama another Saul Alinsky? Saul who?
• Yes, Uptown suffers from a personality crisis, but it's also vibrant and undeniably walkable
This is the last debate until Feb. 22, and we need a break. In the meantime, some thoughts about last night's event.
But there’s not universal agreement that it’s a no-brainer to raise Minnesota’s legal dropout threshold from 16 to 18.
The chances seem to be increasing that Minnesota's state Capitol could be filled with the crowds and chaos seen in Wisconsin and Ohio.
They let Mayor R.T. Rybak know exactly what they like and don’t like, but most didn’t tip their hands on how they might ultimately vote on a final plan.
Related: Mayor Rybak remains confident, despite council trashing of stadium plan
The project could lead to a virtual human-services center for consumers requiring certain services in southeast Minnesota.
ALSO: Uptown Theater to be renovated; BNW’s to launch 'Occupy Arden Hills'; 'Shatner's World' is coming; Frank Gaard show opens — and more.
Here are some of my (many) favorite instrumental melodies, and I’d welcome learning about your choices, too.


One Minneapolis state senator suggested that the county board might be able to "adjust" the sales tax used to fund the baseball park to help pay for a football stadium.
Two Cities: Council Member Gary Schiff unhappy with stadium supporters trying to avoid Charter restrictions
Newt Gingrich is trying very hard to make Saul Alinsky the president's running mate.
An interview with the author of "A White Teacher Talks About Race," who will speak Friday in St. Paul at an event organized by a group convened to address the achievement gap.
If the Chapter 11 filing occurs, it will trigger bad memories and financial insecurity for Minnesota-based Pinnacle employees who were working for Mesaba Airlines in 2005.
Two years ago, the Metropolitan Council embarked on an all-too-rare governmental effort — to redesign an unwieldy program with the goal of making it more efficient and equitable.
Spectators have a great time standing outdoors on a windswept Minneapolis lake watching grown men and women play like kids again.
ALSO: 'The Wrestler' at Parkway; St. Paul Winter Carnival; 'End of the Rainbow' at the Guthrie — and more.
Revenues and expenses both increase 19%, and we report a surplus of about $21,000.
ALSO: A batch of mini-breweries; stadium musings; two sad stories; Kaler touts U's needs; and a GOP legislator in favor of raising a tax; and more.
MinnPost | 1/26/12 12:01 am

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