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Minneapolis: state cuts will eat into basic road repairs
Source: minnesota.publicradio.org | 09/02/2010Minneapolis officials released a plan to trim basic street repairs if the state doesn't come through with $87-million in aid now in the budget. Officials say years of reductions have slowed public works maintenance.
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State business group urges Pawlenty to ease up his resistance to federal health care money
Source: wcco.com | 09/02/2010The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce sent notice to Gov. Tim Pawlenty, asking him to allow state agencies to access federal health care grants. Pawlenty issued an executive order banning state applications for the funds.
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North Memorial board removes CEO over prostitution charge
Source: www.startribune.com | 09/02/2010The North Memorial Hospital board has suspended president and CEO David Cress without pay after he was charged in a prostitution sting. The board's chair, Loren Taylor, will take over the post. Cress began working at the hospital in 1982.
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Hecker belongs behind bars until trial, says prosecution
Source: kstp.com | 09/02/2010Denny Hecker is up to his old tricks, say prosecutors, and should return to jail until his trial in October. The fallen auto mogul is in "blatant violation" of the conditions for his release, they say, including offenses like the fraud he'll be tried for.
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'The Biggest Loser' team and BringMeTheNews at the State Fair
Sunshine and O'Neal Hampton--the Minnesota father-daughter team that inspired millions of people on 'The Biggest Loser' will meet people at the fair. They'll be joined by BringMeTheNews' Rick Kupchella.
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Star witness in Petters case gets one year behind bars
Source: wcco.com | 09/02/2010Deanna Coleman, the whistleblower in the Tom Petters trial, was sentenced Thursday morning to one year and one day in prison for her role in the massive Ponzi scheme. Both prosecutors and defense attorneys asked for leniency.
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Somali elders denounce terrorist group, hold meeting with FBI
Source: kstp.com | 09/02/2010A group of respected elders in the Minneapolis Somali community made a public statement denouncing Al-Shabab, a group that they say is responsible for recruiting young men to return to Somalia to fight. They also met with a local FBI representative.
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Sandy Lake Band files lawsuit for tribal recognition
Source: wcco.com | 09/01/2010The Sandy Lake Band of Mississippi Chippewa have filed suit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs to regain federal tribal recognition. The lawsuit says the BIA has not included the group on its list of federally recognized tribes since in 1980.
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State Fair not satisfied with Bachmann's ad edit
Source: minnesota.publicradio.org | 09/01/2010State Fair officials are not satisfied with a revised version of Rep. Michele Bachmann’s latest political ad replacing the fair’s official logo with a more generic version. A State Fair spokeswoman says the Attorney General’s office has been contacted.
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Pawlenty's PAC raises funds after executive order
Source: www.startribune.com | 09/01/2010Gov. Pawlenty’s political action committee is touting his executive order directing state agencies to turn down money from the new federal health care law. A fundraising letter sent the day after the order hails Pawlenty for challenging "Obamacare."
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Think you can balance the budget? City officials welcome you to try on new website
Source: minnesota.publicradio.org | 09/01/2010The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities has launched an interactive budget simulator where anyone can try their hand at tax increases and spending cuts as they try to erase the state's looming budget gap.
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Candidate Conversation: BringMeTheNews Governors Debate
Source: bring.mn | 08/25/2010BringMeTheNews presents a gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, September 15th at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis. Learn about the debate, the candidates, where they stand on the issues and more.
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Jimmy John's workers protest for better pay, benefits
Source: minnesota.publicradio.org | 09/02/2010Workers demonstrated in front of Jimmy John's sandwich shops Thursday, demanding a meeting with the chain's owner. An organizer told MPR he earns $7.55 an hour and doesn't get sick pay. The protesters want better pay and benefits.
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U of M study links chemical in chili peppers with skin cancer
Source: www1.umn.edu | 09/02/2010The study in the journal Cancer Research suggests a potential correlation between the hot pepper chemical used in topical pain relief products and the development of skin cancer cells.
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A moose peeks out at the Gunflint Trail
Sponsored by: Explore Minnesota | 07/22/2010Photo of the day: Minnesota hiking offers something for everyone - challenging climbs to waterfalls and rocky ridges; winding trails through forests and along waterways where you can find all kinds of Minnesota birds and wildlife; or easy strolls along pa
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There are jobs out there, but employers are struggling to find the right candidates
Source: www.startribune.com | 09/02/2010The good news is companies are expanding and hiring. The bad news is they can't find the right skills for the jobs they're posting. While people are looking hard for work, employment remains elusive for many.
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If you're driving downtown tonight, bring plenty of patience with you
Source: wcco.com | 09/02/2010More than 100,000 people will converge on Minneapolis on Thursday evening to watch the Twins and the Vikings. This is the first time both teams will host games at the same time since the construction of Target Field.
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Please don't feed the bears -- they're getting a little too close for comfort
Source: www.northlandsnewscenter.com | 09/02/2010Experts are advising residents in the Northland and elsewhere to secure their trash and clean up any food scraps after bears were seen ravaging garbage cans in the Duluth area.
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Hunting groups step up pressure to get Great Lakes wolves off endangered list
Source: www.duluthnewstribune.com | 09/02/2010The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance says it's ready to sue the federal government over the issue. Officials say they're working on delisting wolves but have to move cautiously to avoid court action from groups that want to keep the animals protected.
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Minnesota, Wisconsin now cross-divisional rivals
Source: www.startribune.com | 09/01/2010Minnesota and Wisconsin have been split up in a new alignment of the Big Ten Conference, but a designation as cross-divisional rivals will ensure the two teams play every year.
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Groom spends wedding night with Chaska police
Source: wcco.com | 09/02/2010It’s a night the bride isn’t likely to forget, and the groom may struggle to remember. A drunken man spent his wedding night with the Chaska police after a fist fight with his best man. The fight began when the groom was accused of making out with a bride
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Northfield street lights topple, city wonders who pays
Source: www.northfieldnews.com | 09/01/2010A design flaw may be to blame for four street lights that fell over in Northfield. The city installed 72 of the lights 2004 and must now figure out how to pay to fix or replace them.
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U of M, Met Council reach agreement on light rail noise, vibration complaint
Source: www.metrocouncil.org | 09/01/2010The two sides emerged from mediation with a plan to settle their differences. The Central Corridor rail line through the university will have vibration absorbers and devices to keep voltage from disrupting lab equipment.
