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Alleged Rape Has Neighborhood Concerned For Safety

06.05.2008 23:52    wcco.com
For the second time in two weeks a young woman is raped by a stranger on or near the University of Minnesota campus. That has others in the area taking a closer look at their own security.


Powerball Winners Come Forward To Receive Check

06.05.2008 23:51    wcco.com
He's a heavy equipment operator. She works at an agricultural research institute. And if Paul and Sue Rosenau keep their word, things won't change dramatically -- despite winning Saturday's $180.1 million Powerball jackpot.

MnDOT To Close Part Of Duluth Bridge To Fix Gussets

06.05.2008 23:50    wcco.com
Minnesota transportation officials on Tuesday announced a partial closing of the Blatnik Bridge that connects Duluth and Superior, Wis., after finding that gusset plates at eight spots on the bridge didn't meet load requirements.

High Gas Prices Make Business More Efficient

06.05.2008 23:50    wcco.com
The folks at Store to Door shop for food for folks who can't do itthemselves, because of age or disabilities. It's full-service shopping,from the store to their door, but the rising cost of gas is hurtingboth the organization and the

High prices for scrap steel cleaning the landscape

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
High prices for scrap steel have helped push a widespread cleanup of the Minnesota landscape this spring.

Minn. working to prevent a measles outbreak

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
There are a number of states dealing with their worst outbreaks of measles in years, and one of those states is nearby Wisconsin. Minnesota health department epidemiologist Kris Ehresmann said so far, Minnesota hasn't had any measles cases this year.

Tasty invasives

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis is asking for public help to get rid of an invasive plant.

Sex ed curricula all over the map in Minnesota

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
About five out of six schools offer sex education in Minnesota.

Bridge victim fund clears Legislature, heads to Pawlenty

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minnesota Legislature approved a $38million compensation package for the victims today and sent it to a supportive Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Ramsey County to continue electing its sheriff

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
A proposal to ask Ramsey County voters whether their sheriff should be elected or appointed failed by one vote last night.

A Minneapolis report card

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
Some efforts to make Minneapolis a more livable city are working well; others not so well. That's the gist of a report delivered to the city council's Committee on Health, Energy and the Environment..

Preliminary approval of foreclosure relief bill

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minnesota Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that tries to help some homeowners avoid mortgage foreclosure. Eligible homeowners could defer a pending foreclosure for up to a year if they use foreclosure counseling services and agree to

How Hillary Clinton won my vote

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
Hillary Clinton won a vote in an unlikely way from Pam Jones this year. It was when Jones was making get-out-the-vote calls on behalf of Barack Obama.

Tax bill passes House

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minnesota House Monday night passed a tax bill that would provide property tax relief for some homeowners and prohibit new businesses from getting tax breaks from the JOBZ program. After eight and a half hours of debate, the House

Duluth-Superior bridge to close for repairs

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
Minnesota transportation officials saythey're closing several lanes of the Blatnik Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wis., so they can repair eight gusset plates.

'Ladies of Liberty'

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Cokie Roberts recently discussed her latest book, "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Country," at the Commonwealth Club of California.

A new president for Russia

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
As Vladimir Putin, Russia's president for the past eight years, prepares to step down and turn power over to his successor, Dmitry Medvedev, Midday explores what this change will mean for Russia and the international community.

Browns Valley purchases land to control flooding

06.05.2008 23:18    minnesota.publicradio.org
Browns Valley has reached a deal with a local farm family to buy land along the Little Minnesota River. The 110 acres are needed for a project to control flooding.

High court to decide on criminal records expungement

06.05.2008 23:17    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments today on whether courts can seal conviction records held by other branches of government.

College of St. Catherine to become 'university'

06.05.2008 23:17    minnesota.publicradio.org
The St. Paul college announced today that its board of trustees has voted to change the school's name.

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