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Minneapolis ‘good news day’: bond debt drops; police are hiring

By Karen Boros | 11/01/12

The city has the lowest general obligation bond debt it has carried since 1990.

Obama-Romney, Minnesota marriage polls: The crosstabs
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Obama-Romney, Minnesota gay marriage polls: the crosstabs

By David Brauer | 11/01/12

With a new poll showing the president back in a comfortable lead in Minnesota and the marriage amendment a nail-biter, the details behind the numbers.

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MinnClips

Video tour of Minneapolis' Corcoran neighborhood

By Tom Nehil | 11/01/12

The neighborhood boasts the Midtown Farmers Market, the YWCA, South High, street art and a diverse community of neighbors.

Weekend Best Bets

Art Attack at Northrup King; 'Company' at the Ordway

By Tim Gihring | 11/01/12

ALSO: Laurie Anderson workshop for kids; MST3K creator Joel Hodgson’s one-man show; and more.

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Norm Coleman says Romney's election won't be the end of Roe v. Wade

By Eric Black | 11/01/12

That’s what Minnesota's own Norm Coleman has been telling selected pro-choice groups in Ohio.

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Learning Curve

Reimnitz-Wycoff race's heated dynamics burst into Facebook flames after MFT phone banking

By Beth Hawkins | 11/01/12

The only school-board race with a serious contest this year, the campaigns have thrown divisions in Minneapolis’ education community into unusually stark relief.

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MinnClips

Mobilize the power of youth: Cycles for Change

By Tom Nehil | 10/31/12

Saint Paul organization Cycles for Change trains youth as bike mechanics.

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Politics & Policy

Exploring the other vote-yes ad campaign

By Beth Hawkins | 10/31/12

“Marriage has to do with sexual expression and when sexual expression is between a faithful husband and a faithful wife, diseases will not filter into society,” the ad explains.

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Two Cities

Minneapolis' 'antiquated facilities' can’t match suburban recreation attractions

By Karen Boros | 10/31/12

Parks and Rec Superintendent Jayne Miller described nearby state-of-the-art amenities that draw city residents to suburban facilities.

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Braublog

Minnesota newspapers on marriage, voting amendments: a resounding 'No'

By David Brauer | 10/31/12

Minnesotans may be split on this fall’s two proposed constitutional amendments, but Minnesota’s newspapers are not.