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Northstar project needs funding, could be derailed

by Jason Juno
Published February 14, 2005

Funding for the Northstar commuter rail project is in limbo. It needs a funding commitment from the State Legislature to stay alive, because the Federal Transit Administration classified it as a "not recommended"...

Mayoral candidates discuss community development at forum

Published February 14, 2005

With a focus on building the community, the two prospective Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Minneapolis mayoral candidates met in a forum Saturday. Mayor R.T. Rybak and Hennepin County Commissioner Peter...

Tax scams prompt warnings

by Matthew Gruchow
Published February 7, 2005

University police have no reports of tax-related scams on campus.

Mpls.bars brace for ban

by Mohamad Elmasry
Published February 4, 2005

Bars on the University's Minneapolis campus are preparing for a smoking ban that will go into effect March 31. The ban will prohibit smoking in all public facilities in Minneapolis, said City Council member...

Casinos enter budget plan

by Brady Averill
Published February 3, 2005

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has introduced gaming as a way to generate revenue.

A cursed age when man was wolf to man

by Niels Strandskov
Published February 3, 2005

"The Lizard" offers a glimpse of universal truths

Bill might aid immigrants

by Cati Vanden Breul
Published February 3, 2005

A bipartisan group of state legislators introduced a bill Monday that would make it more affordable for children of illegal immigrants to attend college. The bill stems from federal legislation called...

Pollution agency deems Twin Cities’ air unsafe

by Lacey Crisp
Published February 2, 2005

The air-quality level reached 152 Tuesday in the Twin Cities - an unhealthy level for everyone.

Report criticizes Fairview

Published February 1, 2005

Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch released a report Monday alleging Fairview Health Services used aggressive debt-collection practices to discourage uninsured patients from returning. Hatch said younger...

Rybak to seek re-election, makes campaign promises

by Jerret Raffety
Published January 31, 2005

The race for mayor of Minneapolis is gearing up. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, a Democrat, announced Sunday the beginning of his campaign for re-election in front of an audience of supporters and community...