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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak leads the second leg of the More to Tri modified triathlon Tuesday on the Stone Arch Bridge. Everyone, including delegates and visitors here for the Republican National Convention, was invited to participate.

RNC triathlon showcases fitness of Twin Cities

Published September 3, 2008

Chosen the âÄúFittest Mayor in AmericaâÄù by MenâÄôs Fitness magazine , Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is known for his athleticism. During the Republican National Convention, he...

Ron Paul shakes the hands of supporters Tuesday at the end of his hour long speech at the Target Center.

Ron Paul, supporters rally at Target Center

Published September 3, 2008

Benito Segovia, an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention, said he came to Minnesota because he had a duty to fulfill to the Republican Party members from Texas who elected him. However,...

A protester is hosed down with pepper spray after failing to adhere to police requests to back away on Kellogg Ave in St. Paul on Monday afternoon.

Protesters vs. Police: The players at the RNC protests

Published September 2, 2008

While much of the nationâÄôs attention is focused inside the Xcel Energy Center at the scheduled events of the Republican National Convention, most of the unscripted action will occur outside the...

Public relations senior, Matt Barthelemy, in converse, walked past a white house facade Friday during the Civic Fest at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Civic Fest offers a look into American history and includes models of Air Force One, the White House and The Oval Office.

Political, historical exhibits showcased at CivicFest

Published September 2, 2008

A scale replica of the White House i s now on display at CivicFest, a political and historical exhibit at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The event, which runs Aug. 29 through Sept. 4, also includes...

Chest pain hotline off and running

Published September 2, 2008

With heart attacks, every second counts âÄî but telling the difference between heartburn and chest pain leaves patients in a quandary over whether to call 911. This was a problem for associate...

An anarchist protester smashes in the window of a department store in downtown St. Paul on Monday afternoon. The anarchist’s left a trail of destruction in their wake including a smashed police car.

RNC protests turn violent; hundreds arrested

Published September 2, 2008

A mob of 200 anarchists marched through the streets of downtown St. Paul shouting, âÄúWhose streets? Our streets.âÄù By the time they were through with their impromptu protest Monday afternoon,...

Convention takes shape on day two; Coleman, Bachmann, Bush speak

Published September 2, 2008

After a subdued start to their convention, Republicans amped up their excitement Tuesday. The second session of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul was more typical...

“My Yard, Our Message”, a project allowing artists to create political yard signs on the Internet and submit them for a competition, are on display at the Walker Art Center. The top 50 signs will be distributed to Seward neighborhood, Dayton’s Bluff and West Side neighborhood.

Unique political signs paint neighborhoods

Published September 2, 2008

With elections come yard signs, most of which are billboards for their respective candidates âÄî until now. A project called My Yard, Our Message allowed artists to create yard signs on the Internet...

Local business convention looks to expand emerging markets

Published September 2, 2008

As ethnic communities continue to grow in Minnesota, new, emerging markets open for business, and Lennie Chism wants to raise awareness. The 2008 Summer Festival controlled Minnesota Orchestra Hall and...

Stadiums struggle to prevent illegal sales — how does the Metrodome handle it?

Published September 2, 2008
Despite prevention measures, students say alcohol is sold illegally at the Metrodome.

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