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Expand transit in this legislative session? Talk’s cheap
Politics & Policy

Expand transit in this legislative session? Talk’s cheap

By Steven Dornfeld | 05/06/13

Visions of securing funding to expand the regional bus system and build multiple new rail-transit lines are fading.

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Community Voices

Inaction on water issues will only create a greater crisis for the next generation

By John Zanmiller | 05/06/13

Establishing responsible and sustainable water legislation is a major component of moving our nation into water security.

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Community Voices

Forget about over-reach; legislators should do now what we know is right

By Rev. Mark Vinge | 05/03/13

Too many people are thinking, "Maybe someday, maybe a few years from now we can do what we know in our heart is the right thing to do."

Despite predictions of doom, strip malls live on
Cityscape

Despite predictions of doom, strip malls live on

By Marlys Harris | 05/03/13

Strip malls are good places to provide personal-service businesses that neighborhoods need.

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Learning Curve

Parents' stories of perseverance motivating these 5 teens at Minneapolis College Prep

By Beth Hawkins | 05/03/13

The determined teens made it clear: Where they come from has had everything to do with their drive and how they view their futures.

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Twin Cities Business

Strib, PiPress post circulation gains, see online growth

By Christa Meland | 05/03/13

Both local newspapers rank within the top 20 nationwide for weekday digital subscriptions.

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Politics & Policy

Brett Stevens: Lavender magazine columnist riles gay activists by pushing for civil unions

By Cyndy Brucato | 05/03/13

In an interview with MinnPost, Stevens explains why lawmakers should consider an alternative to gay marriage legislation.

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Artscape

Zenon celebrates 30th year with new works; new app for museums month

By Pamela Espeland | 05/03/13

ALSO: 'Out of the Pan ...,' 'Midsummer Night's Dream' opening; MayDay Parade on Sunday; St. Olaf Choir to perform in Edina; and more.

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MinnClips

Local curds on the lunch tray

By Tom Nehil | 05/03/13

Minnesota is a leader in the Farm to School movement.

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Community Voices

'Belt and suspenders' for transit would be more like a noose

By Norann Dillon | 05/03/13

The sales tax is already a large burden on lower-income Minnesotans. Transit advocates want to quadruple the current transit tax to a full penny.