The Minnesota Daily

Minnesota air quality improves

by Nathan Hall
Published April 24, 2003

Despite recent air pollution health alerts, the state has bucked a national trend of rising ozone levels.

Attorney reviews case against 2 in Melrose bombing

by Rocky Thompson
Published April 22, 2003

The Hennepin County Attorney's office is reviewing a case against two individuals connected to five small bombs found in the Melrose Apartments on March 27, Minneapolis police said. "The county attorney...

Minneapolis will break ground for the new Central library

Published April 21, 2003

Voters initially approved a plan for a new downtown library in 2000.

Minneapolis hosts women’s rights activist from Mexico

by Elizabeth Dunbar
Published April 18, 2003

Esther Chavez Cano stood in front of a couple dozen women, looking out at the skyscrapers on a gray day in downtown Minneapolis. In a calm yet firm voice, Chavez Cano asked the group's assistance for a...

Neighborhood associations sign pact with polluter

Published April 18, 2003

In 2001, Ritrama produced 130,000 pounds of toluene, a pollutant that can harm the nervous system, liver, kidneys and skin in high amounts.

Living Green Expo showcases local conservation

by Nathan Hall
Published April 18, 2003

Opinions expressed at last weekend's Living Green Expo at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds suggest Minnesota environmentalists are shifting gears to act locally and perhaps think globally later. New state...

Government offers tax services, credits to college students

by Jens Krogstad
Published April 15, 2003

Students who don't have their taxes done don't need to panic - yet. Last-minute filers have a variety of options, including a free online service at www.irs.gov. State taxes can also be filed online at...