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UMPD working to boost its diversity

by Jake Stark
Published February 20, 2013
The percentage of minority officers is increasing, but hiring is still difficult.
Hideaway employee Beth Ludvik works behind the counter Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Dinkytown.

Tobacco tax increase is in the works

by Jessica Lee
Published February 20, 2013
Opponents say higher tax rates on tobacco won’t stop the state’s smokers.

Dinkytown security plan moves forward

by Marion Renault
Published February 20, 2013
The plan would include hiring four off-duty cops on busy weekends.

Student tries to break up fight, attacked

by Jake Stark
Published February 20, 2013
The victim received six stitches after being hit by a bottle.
Sixteen-year-old Ubah Salad, right, and 20-year-old Mona Abdullahi practice chest compressions on a test dummy Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Fire Department started the program to educate youth and improve relations between the department and the Cedar-Riverside community.

Fire Ambassador Program bridges gap

by Meritte Dahl
Published February 20, 2013
The Mpls. Fire Department works with teens from the East-African community.

Task force to address men’s mental health

by Branden Largent
Published February 19, 2013
Men are less likely to seek help for depression than women.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate and senior counsel for Duke Energy Cam Winton poses Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at McNamara Alumni Center. Winton will be running as an independent for mayor.

Lone conservative joins DFL-heavy mayoral race

by Brian Arola
Published February 19, 2013
Lawyer Cam Winton is running unendorsed, on purpose.
Clark McDonald and Walt Oberstar kiss while gay marriage supporters rally Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the Capitol. McDonald and Oberstar have been together for 30 years and were married in 2008 in Toronto.

Same-sex marriage bills to be introduced

by Jessica Lee
Published February 18, 2013
Supporters, hoping to ride the wave of a November victory, still face foes.
Diners enjoy their meals on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Broder's Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis. The bar seating provides the best view of the pasta chefs at work.

No Reservations

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 14, 2013
Find the best date places with spaces — at the last minute.
Former Vice President Al Gore speaks about his new book, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change," at the Westminster Town Hall Forum on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Minneapolis. Gore is a co-recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and the author of five books.

Environment policy key for some DFLers

by Alma Pronove
Published February 14, 2013
In his State of the State Address, Gov. Dayton discussed the environment.

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