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DNR, angler dispute searches in high court

by Nathan Hall
Published March 14, 2003

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in a case that could affect the application of the Fourth Amendment as well as the state's environmental well-being. Minnesota anglers and attorneys...

Minneapolis City Council eases cuts for police, fire departments

Published March 14, 2003
The council's budget chopping came as a response due partly to proposed cuts in local government aid.

Court rules state agency acted improperly on driver’s license rules

by Elizabeth Dunbar
Published March 13, 2003

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety plans to challenge a court ruling that invalidated new rules for driver's license applicants. The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday the department did not...

Mounted patrol rides for last time

by Rocky Thompson
Published March 12, 2003

After one last patrol, several four-legged fixtures of the St. Paul police rode into the sunset Tuesday. Nineteen miles east of downtown St. Paul, the mounted patrol suited up for its last day patrolling...

Experts: Minnesota not prepared for attacks

by Libby George
Published March 10, 2003
The state's health and safety departments need equipment, training and facilities, officials said.

Pesticide use at schools might cause asthma

by Nathan Hall
Published March 10, 2003

U.S. children are getting asthma at more than double the rate of two decades ago, according to a Feb. 24 Environmental Protection Agency report. In Minnesota, scientists and environmentalists said pesticide...

Local school’s name might change to honor Paul Wellstone

Published March 10, 2003

The Marcy Open School, a fixture of the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood, might soon be renamed to honor the late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone. Parents, teachers, school administrators and community members discussed...

Light rail transit ‘on track,’ but faces a setback

by Nathan Hall
Published March 7, 2003

Signs across the Twin Cities proclaim Minnesota's long-awaited $675.4 million light rail project remains "on track." Internal budget squabbles, however, might have temporarily stalled the project. At one...

U Veterinary Lab helps police solve animal crimes

Published March 6, 2003

TBy Boa Lee he University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory performs millions of tests each year, including West Nile virus and chronic wasting disease scans. Its customers include Como Zoo and the Minnesota...

Jenkins’ memory inspires tears and smiles for the mourners gathered at his funeral

by Rocky Thompson
Published March 5, 2003

Family and friends filled the Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie almost to capacity last night to remember and mourn University student Chris Jenkins at his funeral. Jenkins' body was found...

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