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Group files complaint against Minneapolis police

by Rocky Thompson
Published May 7, 2003

A complaint outlining allegations against Minneapolis police and asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate police practices was filed yesterday. The request asks for a federal investigation...

As temperatures soar, Minnesotans start to burn

by Mary Stegmeir
Published April 30, 2003
A professor said April, May, June and July are the most dangerous months to forego sun protection.

Changes in Interior Department policies endanger state forests

by Nathan Hall
Published April 30, 2003

Minnesota's state forests are in danger because of a proposed change in the National Forest Management Act, former Forest Service deputy director Jim Furnish said during a recent State Capitol press conference. Furnish,...

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.

Jamal warns of attacks on immigrant liberties

Published April 24, 2003
Authorities have 40 Somalis in detention on various charges.

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.

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...

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.

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