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- Mayor Rybak remains confident, despite council trashing of stadium plan | Two Cities
Despite Thursday’s City Council trashing of his stadium proposal, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak remains confident that he eventually will find the seven votes he needs to get the plan approved.
But he concedes it won’t be easy.
“We didn’t develop it overnight, and we didn’t expect people to love it at first blush,” Rybak said in an interview Friday. He referred to Thursday’s council ...
- Dayton approval rating rises to 53%, far outdistancing legislators of both parties | Political Agenda
Despite his push for a stadium most Minnesotans say they don’t want to pay for, Gov. Mark Dayton is one of the nation’s most popular governors, according to a new poll by Public Policy Polling.
Dayton’s leadership is approved by 53 percent of the state’s voters, up 6 points from a poll by the same firm in May. That number makes Dayton the nation’s eighth-most-popular govenor among ...
- Ellen Anderson may be voted out Monday as head of Public Utilities Commission | Political Agenda
MinnPost photo by James NordDeputy Senate Majority Leader Julianne Ortman addresses reporters on Friday, Jan. 27.
It’s “likely” former DFL Sen. Ellen Anderson — now chairwoman of the state Public Utilities Commission — will be voted out of her job on Monday.
Deputy Senate Majority Leader Julianne Ortman said at Friday’s weekly news conference that Anderson’s “extreme record” made her a tough pick for the job.
The former St. Paul ...
- MN Blog Cabin Roundup: 1/27 | Minnesota Blog Cabin
MN Blog Cabin Roundup: 1/27
By Tom Nehil | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
Do you have, or know of, a blog that could be featured on Blog Cabin? Let us know at TNehil[at]MinnPost.com
The big news story this week was the return of the Minnesota Legislature, and with it, discussions of what should get done — and not get done — this session. The Minnesota Budget Project chimed in with their legislative priorities, ...
- The bike boom by the numbers | Stories
The bike boom by the numbers
Photo by Bill KelleyBiking rose 22 percent across the Twin Cities in 2011 compared to 2010.
By Jay Walljasper, The Line | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
After being acclaimed as America's best city for biking in 2010, what can you possibly do for an encore?
Well, in the case of Minneapolis, you do even more bicycling — and more walking too.
People here biked and walked 16 percent more in 2011 than in 2010, when ...
- U of M President pleads his bonding bill case at Capitol | Political Agenda
MinnPost photo by James NordUniversity of Minnesota President Eric Kaler addresses reporters about the U's priorities this session on Friday, Jan. 27.
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler today brought his familiar message to the state Capitol: We’re important to this state, and we want money.
The U would like to see a large borrowing bill this session — and one that includes more higher-education spending. Kaler touted the many projects ...
- Martin Kihn on 'House of Lies': 'Once Hollywood buys your story they own it' | Jim Walsh
Martin Kihn on 'House of Lies': 'Once Hollywood buys your story they own it'
By Jim Walsh | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
martykihn.comMartin Kihn
Call Martin Kihn the anti-Harvey Mackay. His book, "House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time" begins with two quotes:
"When Thales was asked what was difficult, he said, 'To know one's self.' And what was easy, 'To advise another. ...
- Minnesota Twins visit Lake Bemidji State Park | MinnClips
The Minnesota Twins continue their winter caravan, with a recent visit to Lake Bemidji State Park to take advantage of the snowshoeing conditions there. More from the Minnesota DNR on YouTube:
Watch the Twins snowshoe at Lake Bemidji State Park. Part of the 2012 Twins Caravan. In the video are Ben Revere, Rene Tosoni, former Twins player Tony Oliva, and current Twins announcer Dick Bremer.
Click to write a comment or ...
- Bakk cries 'Foul!' over 'inside baseball' Senate staffing fight | Stories
Bakk cries 'Foul!' over 'inside baseball' Senate staffing fight
MinnPost photo by James NordSenate Minority Leader Tom Bakk criticizes cuts to the Senate DFL budget during a Friday press conference at the Capitol.
By Doug Grow | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
Typically, weekend media briefings by legislative leaders are mild affairs, with House and Senate leaders commenting on the progress of respective bills.
But there was nothing mild about this morning's briefing, ...
- Bakk 'ready' with an alternate stadium proposal -- Duluth! | Political Agenda
Given the fact that both Ramsey County and Minneapolis are having difficulties raising funds for the local portion of a Vikings stadium, DFL Sen. Tom Bakk was asked this morning if the local requirement should be dropped.
That would mean, of course, that the state and the Vikings would be the only two partners in the financing of a new stadium.
Bakk, the Senate minority leader who hails from Virginia, ...
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- Minnesota is now in the wolf management business | The Glean
AFTERNOON EDITION
Minnesota is now in the wolf management business
By Brian Lambert | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
Just like you and me, gray wolves now have the State of Minnesota looking out for them. Stephanie Hemphill’s MPR story says: “Last summer, the Obama administration announced that it would remove gray wolves in the western Great Lakes regions from the federal endangered species list. Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan officials have been preparing ...
- Where's the outrage over literacy survey downgrading St. Paul to 12th? | Two Cities
I tried to stir up some controversy over the latest annual literacy survey put out by Central Connecticut State University that ranks St. Paul 12th in the nation, behind such literary enclaves as Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
But St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's office and the city library director wouldn't bite.
Kit Hadley, St. Paul's library director, noted that nothing really has changed in the city since 2009 and 2010, when St. Paul ...
- Al Franken, federal energy official tour U of M wind station | Political Agenda
Sen. Al Franken and Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman are in Rosemount today touring the University of Minnesota's wind energy research station.
The research station includes a 415-foot, 2.5-megawatt wind turbine and a 426-foot meteorological research tower and state-of-the-art wind instruments and sensors.
The University of Minnesota received a U.S. Department of Energy wind energy research grant in 2009; the $7.9 million award is for an academy-industry consortium focused on ...
- GOP debate: 10 random thoughts | Eric Black Ink
REUTERS/Brian SnyderAfter last night's debate, the Republican candidates are taking short a hiatus.
Ten random thoughts after Repub debate No. (omg) 19.
Last debate until Feb. 22. My heart and oh my aching butt say “Yay.” We need a break. On the other hand, without the debates, the vast majority of the campaign messages come from 30-second half-truths paid for by a small number of rich contributors and, in the new ...
- State seeks delegates to join Dayton on China trade trip | Political Agenda
The Minnesota Trade Office is looking for businesses and organizations that want to send delegates with Gov. Mark Dayton on his June trade mission to China.
The June 8-17 trip to Shanghai, Beijing and Xian will allow the delegation to meet "with high-ranking business leaders and government officials, attend networking events, and explore trade and investment opportunities," officials said.
The official statement says:
The goal of the mission is to ...
- Republican state Sen. Gen Olson confirms retirement | Political Agenda
State Sen. Gen Olson, a Republican from Minnetrista, had told constituents two years ago that she would retire after this session, and she confirmed it Thursday.
"That's old news at this point," she told MPR News. "It wasn't a press release, or anything like that. It was to the people in my district, and word has spread since."
Education lobbyists and others at the Capitol also seemed to know.
Olson ...
- Council members balk at current Minneapolis stadium plan, but most are staying flexible | Two Cities
Mayor R.T. Rybak
They let Mayor R.T. Rybak know exactly what they like and don't like about his Vikings Stadium proposal, but most Minneapolis City Council members didn't tip their hands Thursday to show how they might ultimately vote on a final plan.
Even those who came close to announcing that they would be a "no" vote gave themselves some wiggle room.
"It's not going to be a ...
- Facing budget cuts, 12 counties consider collaborating to deliver human services | Community Sketchbook
Facing budget cuts, 12 counties consider collaborating to deliver human services
By Cynthia Boyd | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
There's an effort afoot in southeast Minnesota that could have 12 counties collaborating on their delivery of human services.
The idea, now in the second stage of exploration, would be to coordinate some departments such as IT, finance and quality assurance as well as to centralize the administration of programs that are largely electronic already, such ...
- GOP push for 'right to work' amendment could produce 'another Wisconsin' | Stories
GOP push for 'right to work' amendment could produce 'another Wisconsin'
Photo by Loren ZemlickaWill Minnesota's Capitol face protests like Wisconsin did last winter?
By Doug Grow | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
The warning shots across labor's bow seem to be getting louder. The chances seem to be increasing that Minnesota's state Capitol could be filled with the crowds and chaos seen in capitols in Wisconsin and Ohio.
The issue: The so-called "right ...
- Men more likely to develop mild cognitive problems, Mayo study finds | Second Opinion
CC/Flickr/Malik_BraunMCI is often considered a precursor to dementia and Alzheimer's disease, although that view remains controversial.
Men may be more vulnerable than women to developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as they age, according to new research from the Mayo Clinic.
MCI — defined as a decline in thinking and memory skills that's more pronounced than that typically associated with aging — is often considered a precursor to dementia and ...
- Obama's school dropout proposal would be a change for Minnesota | Learning Curve
REUTERS/Saul LoebPresident Obama proposed during his State of the Union address that all states require students to stay in school until age 18.
During Wednesday night's State of the Union speech, President Obama proposed requiring every U.S. student stay in school until graduation or the age of 18.
"We also know that when students don't walk away from their education, more of them walk the stage to get their diploma," ...
- 'Book of Mormon' booked at the Orpheum | Artscape
REUTERS/Gary Hershorn'The Book of Mormon' has been called filthy, funny, offensive, sweet, affectionate, profane, and awesomely lame.
"The Book of Mormon" comes to the Orpheum next February (that's 2013), leaving plenty of time to organize protests and write letters to the editor. This is not, as the innocent might think, a heartwarming musical about missionaries. Written by the creators of "South Park," it's a satire that has been called filthy, ...
- Some songs where words aren't instrumental | Listing Slightly
Words! Words! I'm so sick of words!I get words all day through;First from him, now from you!Is that all you blighters can do? — “Show Me,” from “My Fair Lady”
I’m going to take Eliza Doolittle’s advice this week and skip all those words. We’ll concentrate on melodies.
Here are some of my (many) favorite instrumental songs, and I’d welcome learning about some of ...
- When inequality and injustice abound, why does Archbishop Nienstedt focus so much on the threat of gay marriage? | Community Voices
When inequality and injustice abound, why does Archbishop Nienstedt focus so much on the threat of gay marriage?
By David Morris | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
David Morris
A few weeks ago the Most Rev. John C. Nienstedt, the archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, wrote a widely publicized letter to a priest threatening to strip him of his "ministerial assignments" if he spoke out against a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
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- With Indiana 'right to work' vote, a GOP thumb in the eye to unions | WorldCSM
Indiana is poised to become the first state in the upper Midwest to follow the lead of Southern "right to work" states, taking a big step Tuesday to bar unions from requiring nonunion workers to pay membership dues for representation in bargaining.
The Republican-led Indiana House approved the controversial measure, 55 to 44, late Tuesday, after almost a year of dramatic standoffs between the political parties. The state Senate has already passed ...
- Deep-water oil drilling: why Obama is OK with angering left and right | WorldCSM
OK, baby — you can drill. Just be careful.
President Obama Thursday followed up on his State of the Union promise to expand deep-ocean oil drilling and exploration on the nation's outer continental shelf by unveiling a big oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
The move marks yet another step toward full-scale resumption of leasing following the abrupt halt that followed the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blowout that killed 11 men and ...
- Under education reform, school principals swamped by teacher evaluations | WorldCSM
Sharon McNary believes in having tough teacher evaluations.
But these days, the Memphis principal finds herself rushing to cram in what amounts to 20 times the number of observations previously required for veteran teachers — including those she knows are excellent — sometimes to the detriment of her other duties.
"I don't think there's a principal that would say they don't agree we don't need a more rigorous evaluation system," says Ms. McNary, ...
- Iran: 'Rial' trouble in Tehran | Global Post
Iran: 'Rial' trouble in Tehran
By Michael Moran | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
The back-and-forth debate over what to do about Iran's nuclear program is as dangerous as it is frustrating, with both hawks and doves relying on subjective, anecdotal "evidence" on Iran's intentions and the effectiveness of UN sanctions, along with a reliance on anonymously sourced US intelligence estimates that seem disturbingly similar to those that led to the Iraq war in 2003.
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- As Israeli-Palestinian talks sink, fringe ideas gain traction | WorldCSM
As another round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks faltered on Wednesday, a growing number of Israelis and Palestinians say that the status quo is rapidly approaching a point at which establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel is impossible or unrealistic.
"I still believe that two-state solution is the only solution and is possible," says Ron Pundak, an Israeli academic who started the informal peace talks with Palestinians that led to the ...
- Afghanistan women: 'Give us a seat at the peace table' | WorldCSM
During the past year, the US and its NATO allies have placed increasing emphasis on bringing an end to the war in Afghanistan through negotiations. With the Taliban on the verge of getting a political office in Qatar, substantive talks now appear closer than ever before.
Women have taken on an increasingly active role in Afghan society in recent years – holding elected offices, working outside the house, and sometimes running ...
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- Ari Shaffir - Rick Bronson's House of Comedy (thru 01/29)
8100 24th Av. S.
Bloomington, MN
952-858-8558
http://www.houseofcomedy.net
$13 - $19 ...
- Art Shanty Projects - Medicine Lake (thru 02/5)
If ice fishing isn't exciting enough to lure you onto a frozen lake, well, we can't blame you. But the Art Shanty Projects are sure to engage you in ways that staring at a hole in the ice can't. The now-biennial event returns to Medicine Lake with artists turning ice houses into interactive exhibits. We don't want to play spoiler, but a few things you might encounter this year: trolls, ...
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Guthrie Theater (thru 02/26)
Two sons return home to celebrate their dying father's birthday and vie for the family fortune.
818 S. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-377-2224
http://www.guthrietheater.org
$24 - $68 ...
- Character & Costume: A Jack Edwards Retrospective - Goldstein Museum of Design (thru 05/20)
1985 Buford Av.
St. Paul, MN
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- Disney's The Lion King - Orpheum Theatre (thru 02/12)
910 Hennepin Av.
Minneapolis, MN
http://www.hennepintheatretrust.org
$30 - $134 ...
- Harold and the Purple Crayon - Children's Theatre Company (thru 02/26)
A boy and his magical writing implement.
2400 3rd Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-874-0400
http://www.childrenstheatre.org
$16 ...
- Intersections: Women, Leadership and the Power of Collaboration - MCAD Gallery (thru 02/26)
2501 Stevens Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-874-3700
http://www.mcad.edu
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- JD Souther - Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (01/29)
If you read the liner notes on albums by the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and the like, youll recognize the name J.D. Souther. He was one of the top architects of California rock, co-writing such hits as Best of My Love, Heartache Tonight and Faithless Love. Souther also had a couple hits of his own, 1979s Youre Only Lonely and 81s Your Town Too, with James Taylor. Now living in ...
- Julius Caesar - Guthrie Theater (thru 02/5)
Shakespeare's political tragedy.
818 S. 2nd St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-377-2224
http://www.guthrietheater.org
$24 - $39 ...
- Los Campesinos - Varsity Theater (01/29)
Never the U.K. band of the moment, Los Campesinos! have shown strong staying power four years and three albums since their charming debut. The co-ed indie-pop band, which formed at Cardiff University in Wales, looks like as if its seven members all work together as baristas by day. By night, they blow off steam behind frontman Gareth Campesinos miserable and often melodramatic anthems, which somehow come off sounding fun ...
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- Poison & Candy - Walker Art Center (thru 05/6)
Paintings by Frank Gaard.
1750 Hennepin Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-375-7600
http://www.walkerart.org
$6 - $10 ...
- Rock and Worship Roadshow - Xcel Energy Center (01/29)
Its the fourth annual Rock and Worship Roadshow starring Mercy Me, one of the biggest bands in Christian music whose lead singer Bart Millard will also be a featured speaker. Also performing are Tenth Avenue North, Christian rapper LeCrae, Canadas Hawk Nelson, Disciple, Sidewalk Prophets and Rend Collective Experiment. The tour, which started Thursday, will visit 27 cities. Jon Bream
W. 7th St. and Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, ...
- Rock Camp for Dads - Cabooze (01/29)
917 Cedar Av. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-6425
http://www.cabooze.com
$10 ...
- St. Paul Chamber Orchestra - Benson Great Hall, Bethel University (thru 01/29)
Paul McCreesh conducts works by Elgar, Britten and Brahms.
3900 Bethel Dr.
Arden Hills, MN
651-291-1144
http://www.thespco.org
$10 - $25 ...
- This Is Not a Place - XYandZ (thru 02/11)
Filmmakers Isaac Gale and David Jensen got national media attention for their work on Bon Ivers video album, a deluxe reissue that packaged visuals with all 10 songs on the Eau Claire groups acclaimed self-titled record. Now their work is spotlighted in This Is Not a Place, a multimedia installation debuting film, sculpture and photo work from their continuing Bon Iver film project. Compiled over the past year, the duos film ...
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- Wisconsin couple to compete on ‘Amazing Race’
- A dozen Minnesota counties consider collaborating services
Twelve counties in southeast Minnesota are exploring ways to improve services and save money. The Twin Cities Daily Planet reports one idea would collaborate certain departments such as IT and finance as well as child support enforcement and child care licensing. The regional collaboration could offer a virtual services center accessible from a website or smartphone application. A report, detailing the implementation plans as well as an estimate of cost ...
- 3M to help libraries manage ebook collections
The Duluth News Tribune reports the St. Paul-based company wants to help libraries continue to expand their collection of digital material with the "Cloud Library" system. 3M and libraries have worked together for more than 40 years, but other e-book services are already up and running. 3M's Tom Mercer says the company has "an opportunity to innovate and create the best platform for libraries." He also says in about three years, ...
- New winery in southeast Minnesota
Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery celebrated its grand opening this weekend. It offers six varieties of Minnesota wine and is located just east of Grand Meadow between Highways 16 and 63. The new winery is open daily at 11 a.m. ...
- Sponsored by ClearWay Minnesota: Mayo research links drop in heart attacks to smoke-free ordinance
Mayo Clinic research suggests that the incidence of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths was cut in half among Olmstead County residents after a smoke-free ordinance took effect. ...
- Preview: Wolves vs. Lakers
The Timberwolves (9-10) are back at the Target Center Sunday night to host the L.A. Lakers (11-9). Minnesota wants to extend their two-game winning streak and hope to snap a 15-game skid against the Lakers. Ricky Rubio is averaging 11.4 points and 8.8 assists. Kevin Love continues to produce 24.9 points and 13.8 rebounds. ...
- North Dakota wind farms to help power Super Bowl Sunday
The Fargo Forum reports renewable energy credits will be used to offset the 15,000 megawatt hours of electricity that will be used in Indianapolis on Super Bowl Sunday. The power generated in North Dakota will be from wind farms near Langdon and Valley City. ...
- Austin cat shelter downsizing after citation
The director of Cats Off Broadway is being cited for having too many cats. The Austin Daily Herald reports Mary Draayer has about 30 cats at her out-of-home shelter. She's being charged with violating a city ordinance that says animal shelters must be 500 feet or more away from residential areas. The director told the newspaper she plans to continue operating her shelter, but wants to downsize. ...
- Minnesota Cub Scout honored with heroism award
- Sponsored by Explore Minnesota: Enter Explore Minnesota’s Winter Spin to Win Sweepstakes
Explore Minnesota announces the Winter Spin to Win sweepstakes. Spin to see all the prize packages offered — then enter daily for a chance to win. ...
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- UMD shutdown on home ice
Michigan Tech (12-12-2 and 9-7-2 in the WCHA) shutout the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs in Duluth Saturday night. The Huskies goaltender made 29 saves to lead Michigan Tech to a 5-0 victory over UMD. The Bulldogs (17-5-4; 11-4-3) are back on the road next weekend to take on last-place Alaska Anchorage. ...
- Gophers celebrate overtime victory
The Gophers (16-6, 4-5 Big Ten) surged pass Illinois Saturday night. Minnesota defeated the Fighting Illini 77-72 in overtime at Williams Arena. The Gophers were looking for redemption after losing to Illinois in double-overtime a month ago. Minnesota travels to Iowa City on Wednesday. ...
- Gophers complete first sweep of 2012
Minnesota (19-9-1, 13-5-0 WCHA) held onto a 3-2 victory over St. Cloud State University Saturday night at the National Hockey Center. The Huskies (10-14-4, 7-10-3 WCHA) netted the first lead, but the Gophers freshman forward Sam Warning went to score the game-winning goal with less than two minutes left in the third. Minnesota is off to Denver in two weeks. The Gophers now lead UMD by ...
- ‘Hairstream’ — a traveling beauty salon
- Twins players visit Jack Jablonski at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
A handful of teammates made the special visit, including first baseman Justin Morneau. He told Fox Sports North "it was amazing to see how positive he was." The Benilde-St. Margaret's sophomore was paralyzed during a hockey game late last month. The 16-year-old hockey player is determined to walk and skate again, despite his severed spinal cord. ...
- Cost of 20-day government shutdown piling up
The Star Tribune reports 29 claims by highway contractors, who lost work during the shutdown, have already settled for $2 million. That amount is likely to increase significantly with contractors for 65 more projects already or potentially filing claims. ...
- Natural gas plant to be developed in North Dakota
The new plant, located near Minot, North Dakota, is expected to be operating by spring of 2013. Forum Communications reports it will be capable of producing up to 75 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. ...
- Body recovered in central Minnesota lake
- Label issue prompts Minnesota wholesaler to recall a ton of beef
J&B Group Inc. of St. Michael is recalling about 2,645 pounds of beef sirloin products. The labels on the products fail to list milk, a possible allergen. The USDA told the Associated Press no illnesses have been reported. ...
- New action movie upsetting Minnesota wolf expert
“The Grey” starrring Liam Neeson opened this weekend. It features an oil-drilling team struggling to survive human-hungry wolves in remote Alaska. The co-founder of the International Wolf Center in Ely told the Duluth News Tribune there have only been two confirmed wolf attacks on humans in Alaska and Canada. Some organizations are even calling people to boycott the film. Wolves were removed from the federal Endangered Species list Friday. ...
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- Annual Legislative Briefing brings together U of M supporters to advocate for university priorities
The University of Minnesota will hold its annual Legislative Briefing from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event will include remarks from university President Eric Kaler. ...
- Three-pronged push for children
Three new federal grants pack the power to level the playing field for young children and their families. ...
- For a better life
Mindful of her family's sacrifices so she could pursue higher education in the US, Felyn Goh brings simple focus to her work. ...
- Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman and Sen. Franken to tour U of M wind energy research station at UMore Park Friday, Jan. 27
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman and Sen. Al Franken will tour the University of Minnesota wind energy research station at UMore Park at 11 am Friday, Jan. 27. Fotis Sotiropoulos, director for the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and civil engineering professor, will host the tour, showcasing cutting-edge academic research and industry partnerships related to wind energy. ...
- Biologically best
At the U of M, biology majors don't just learn biology; they learn how to be biologists. Schools nationwide are adopting this approach. ...
- U of M President Kaler to visit Hutchinson Jan. 26
The university’s roots in the Hutchinson area run deep. This semester, 206 university students hail from Hutchinson, and nearly 800 alumni, accounting for nearly 1,000 degrees, live and work there. In addition, former U of M basketball all-star Lindsay Whalen is a native of Hutchinson. ...
- U of M survey: Minnesotans predict higher leisure travel spending in 2012
A majority of the state’s residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota, and 78 percent said they plan to spend as much or more money on leisure travel in 2012 compared to 2011, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center reveals. ...
- This Week @Minnesota: CEHD Grants, Cat Pacemaker, Gopher Football Jerseys
New Gopher Football jerseys have been unveiled! That, plus, the story of a cat whose life has been saved by researchers at AHC and big grants for the College of Education and Human Development in This Week @Minnesota. ...
- Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota named 'Institute of the Year'
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota was named a 2011 Confucius Institute of the Year by the Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters. Qijie Li, assistant director, accepted the honor on behalf of the institute at a ceremony in Beijing, China, in December. ...
- U of M announces 2012 Imagine Fund Annual Award and Special Events winners
Supported by a grant from the McKnight Foundation, the Imagine Fund is a unique systemwide program that supports projects in the arts, humanities and design at the University of Minnesota. ...
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- University of Minnesota unveils 'Driven to Discover' video contest winners
The University of Minnesota today unveiled the winners of its “Driven to Discover” student video contest. The contest awarded $30,000 in scholarship assistance to 16 students who received the top number of “likes” on the official University of Minnesota Facebook page for their respective 30-second videos showing what they are “Driven to Discover.” ...
- Starwatch February 2012
February is the best time to see Sirius, the brightest of stars. ...
- 1 out of 3 MN homes exposed to high levels of silent but deadly (... and odorless) gas
January is Radon Awareness Month, and we’re pretty confident the colorless, tasteless and odorless radioactive gas isn’t top of mind for too many Minnesotans. But it probably should be. ...
- Ezekiel Emanuel, instrumental in drafting the Affordable Care Act, to give Deinard Memorial Lecture Jan. 25
Ezekiel Emanuel, a former health care adviser to President Obama, will give an insider’s view of the future—and cost—of American medicine and how the Affordable Care Act will affect the delivery of care from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Cowles Auditorium of the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Center, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. ...
- U of M, Twin Cities to test campus wide emergency alert system Friday, Jan. 20
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities will be testing the Campus Wide Emergency Alert System beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 . Testing will end by 4 p.m. ...
- Joint statement from U of M Board of Regents Chair Linda Cohen and university General Counsel Mark Rotenberg
"Regent Sviggum did not discuss the job or consult about it with either the chair or vice chair of the Board of Regents prior to taking the position. Nor did Regent Sviggum discuss taking this position with the university general counsel or seek his advice about doing so." ...
- U of M announces hires in Office for Equity and Diversity
The U of M today announced two new hires, Frederic MacDonald-Dennis as director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence and Matthew Antonio Bosch as director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office within the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED). ...
- This Week @Minnesota: Women's Hockey, new research on men and risk, and Energy & U
In this episode of This Week @Minnesota, we feature this weekend's Women's Hockey home series against Wisconsin; new Carlson School of Management research on men and risk when women are scarce; and President Kaler's visit at Energy & U, an event for local K-12 students. ...
- His body of research
Chris Decker drank Chinese green tea while studying abroad, and he kept drinking it when he got back. Then he wondered—Is it safe? ...
- Statement from Board of Regents Chair Linda Cohen
"Steve Sviggum has a long and distinguished record of public service in the Legislature. The announcement that he has been appointed to a senior staff position with the majority caucus in the Minnesota Senate reflects his desire to continue public service to the citizens of Minnesota." ...
- University of Minnesota response to Gov. Dayton's proposed 2012 bonding bill
"While Governor Dayton’s bonding recommendations for the University of Minnesota fall short of our request, University of Minnesota leadership looks forward to working with him and the Legislature on funding important building and infrastructure projects that will create jobs and enhance the educational experience for University of Minnesota students,” said Kathleen O’Brien, vice president, University Services. ...
- University of Minnesota, Crookston Chancellor Charles H. Casey announces retirement
University of Minnesota, Crookston, Chancellor Charles H. Casey, D.V.M., plans to retire at the end of the 2011–12 academic year. Casey has been UMC chancellor since September 2005 and has held other University leadership roles over nearly 35 years, including serving as a member of the Board of Regents and as dean and director of University of Minnesota Extension. ...
- University of Minnesota biologists replicate key evolutionary step
More than 500 million years ago, single-celled organisms on the Earth’s surface began forming multicellular clusters that ultimately became plants and animals. Just how that happened is a question that has eluded evolutionary biologists. ...
- U of M expert helps write guidelines recommending cervical cancer screenings every three years
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, so there is no better time for women to begin thinking about a strategy for defending against the disease. ...
- Mother of all mergers
Researchers coax yeast into re-enacting a spectacular moment in evolution: the dawn of multicellular organisms. ...
- EPA administrator to visit the University of Minnesota
Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will visit the University of Minnesota at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, at Coffman Memorial Union. Administrator Jackson will address the role of science in decision making protecting our health, and promoting a healthy economy, as well as recent challenges to national environmental laws. ...
- 'African American Women Chemists' author book signing is Jan. 18 at the U
University of Minnesota chemistry alumna Jeannette Brown will present a brief lecture and sign her book “African American Women Chemists” at a special book signing event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the University Bookstore, Coffman Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. ...
- The Times they are acclaimin'
A chat with English professor Charles Baxter, whose latest work made the New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2011 list. ...
- U of M, Twin Cities to test campus wide emergency alert system Friday, Jan. 13
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities will be testing the Campus Wide Emergency Alert system beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13. Testing will end by 4 p.m. ...
- University of Minnesota startup Drive Power uses mobile app DriveScribe to monitor and coach teen driving skills
Some 16.5 million drivers are involved in traffic accidents in the United States each year, and more than 12 percent of them are under the age of 20—despite the fact that teenage drivers constitute less than 5 percent of the total driving population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Using research from the University of Minnesota, Drive Power, LLC, aims to change those grim statistics by introducing DriveScribe, a revolutionary mobile ...
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- U.S. Bancorp buys failed Tennessee bank
- Regulators shutter Patriot Bank
Federal regulators closed Patriot Bank Friday evening, selling its deposits, assets and three branches to Savage-based First Resource Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said.
Patriot Bank ended 2011 with a $5.7 million loss and assets of $105.03 million.
The Forest Lake-based bank's core capital levels dropped below 2 percent in the second half of the year, dropping to 1.3 percent as of Dec. 31. Regulators consider banks with core capital, or Tier 1 leverage, ratios of 5 ...
- Skybridge Marketing may add 200 jobs with expansion
- Report: Now Delta is considering buying US Airways
- Ex-Viking Voigt faces banking ban, steep fine from FDIC
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. wants to fine former Viking Stu Voigt $125,000 and ban him from banking on allegations of misconduct as chairman as Bloomington-based First Commercial Bank.
In allegations made public on Thursday (72 KB PDF), the FDIC says Voigt, as a bank board member, supported risky lending to a company in which he had a personal financial interest.
Voigt denied the allegations through his attorney, Phil Cole of Minneapolis ...
- $100B Facebook IPO next week?; Amazon may go after Netflix
- Which MN firms won VC in Q4
A firm developing a pneumonia-fighting drug for horses and a startup armed with treatments for spinal disorders reeled in Minnesota’s largest fourth-quarter venture-capital deals.
The two companies — Kspine Inc. and Aurora Pharmaceutical — each raised $5 million in capital. The two deals accounted for nearly half the $21.7 million raised by Minnesota companies during the last three months of the year, according to the MoneyTree Report, which is compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers and ...
- Mosaic having a hard time finding workers in Canada
- Photos: MOA hotel, Open Systems, others win NAIOP awards
- Twins: Ticket sales down, but still strong
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- TSA Officers Confuse Insulin Pump for Gun at LAX, Declare 'Security Breach'
This morning's big TSA blunder at LAX was kind of the opposite of cupcakegate -- call it diabetesgate.
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- The Right to Anonymity is a Matter of Privacy
Human beings are complex creatures with multiple interests. As such, many professionals use pseudonyms online to keep their employment separate from their personal life. One example of this is the Guardian columnist GrrlScientist who, upon discovering her Google+ account had been deleted for violating their “common name” policy, penned a piece explaining her need for privacy. Another example is prominent Moroccan blogger Hisham Khribchi, who has explained his use of ...
- Why The Reagan Recovery Was Much More Impressive Than Obama's
Sorry, but Obama's doesn't hold a candle.
Let’s be perfectly clear, the Reagan Recovery (RR) has been far stronger than the Obama Recovery (OR). I think that is beyond dispute, really.
In the first ten quarters of the OR, GDP is up a total of 6 percent. During the first ten quarters of the RR, GDP rose 15 percent. Point for Reagan.
In the first ten quarters of the OR, the ...
- Brazil's Bikini Revolution (slideshow)
Tall and tan and young and ... chunky? The Girl From Ipanema has put on a few pounds, and for many sunbathers on Brazil's beaches the country's iconic itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny bikini just doesn't suffice anymore.
A growing number of bikini manufacturers have woken up to Brazil's thickening waistline and are reaching out to the ever-expanding ranks of heavy women with new plus-size lines.
"It used to be bikinis were only in ...
- Last man on the Moon backs Mitt Romney's race to White House orbit
Luminaries of America's space industry, including the last man on the Moon, are pushing Mitt Romney towards the final frontier in the Republican presidential race. ...
- Chris Christie Endorses the Popular Tyranny Founding Fathers Feared
Chris Christie has shown himself to be a proponent of the popular tyranny the Founding Fathers feared and wrote the Constitution to address ...
- Can men REALLY tell when a woman's having her period just by listening to her voice?
Psychologists asked three groups of men to listen to voice recordings of ten women who counted from one to five - at four different points over their menstrual cycle. ...
- Bill in Colorado legislature puts state-testing call in parents' hands without penalizing schools
A bill introduced in the state legislature this session aims to give parents the freedom to decide whether their children should take standardized state tests, without it hurting their schools. ...
- Police officer does good deed before he dies moments later.
A very sad story. RIP officer Henwood. Please share this story with your friends and family. Thank you. Please Honor Heroes like officer Henwood by liking Am... ...
- Bacteria colors your poop to diagnose what ails you
What if diagnosing salmonella or colorectal cancer was as easy as looking in the toilet? Scientists and designers are collaborating to create a new type of bacteria that beautifies your fecal matter while diagnosing your illness. We mentioned E. ...
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- Moyers: How the Banks Have Rewritten Our Economy's Rules
Moyers investigates how the Glass-Steagall act was "brought down" by politicians, and what can be done to end this era of financial industry domination ...
- Photos, Videos, and other info on the brutal crackdown of #OccupyOakland on #J28
There were 300 arrests today at #OccupyOakland during the Rise Up Festival and Move-in Day attempt to both try to establish a community center and remind folks that there are 4 vacant homes for every homeless person in America. Following a brutal crackdown by the authorities who used flash bombs, tear gas, and reportedly rubber bullets, the protesters diverted their march. A bit later, protesters were kettled at the WMCA, then mass ...
- HP's Jon Rubinstein Leaves The Company, webOS Dies A Little More
And just like that, he's out. The former head of Palm is leaving HP, and with webOS all but buried, it's no real surprise. ...
- My sister says I should cut off my daughter because she's a porn star.
My elder daughter – a beautiful, intelligent, loving 24-year-old woman – is a porn star and I don't know how to deal with it. My husband died suddenly 10 years ago and since then it has just been me and my three children. ...
- Note to Startups: If youâre going to steal from others⦠well, just donât steal from others
The internet is rife with theft. People take content and concepts from others on a regular basis and pawn it off as their own. ...
- Data Privacy: What Bill Gates Said 10 Years Ago
Today is International Data Privacy Day, an event backed by companies like Intel, Ebay, Facebook and Microsoft, and dedicated to educating data owners about best practices in protecting the privacy of consumer data. The need to keep people from being exploited on account of violations of their privacy is clear, well-known, intuitive and amply articulated by highly capable people. The up-side of making use of peoples' data is far less ...
- Allen West To Liberals: Get the Hell Out Of The U.S.
"We need to let President Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, (audience boos) and my dear friend the chairman of the Democrat National Committee, we need to let them know that Florida ain't on the table," West said. "Take your message of equality of achievement, take your message of economic dependency, take your message of enslaving the entrepreneurial will and spirit of the American people somewhere else. You can take it ...
- Kylie Minogue reworked orchestral version of "Finer Feelings" at Abbey Road
Beautiful lady, voice and song. As an accompaniment to her Mardi Gras and 25th anniversary announcement, Kylie Minogue released a new video clip featuring a reworked orchestral version of her track "Finer Feelings" recorded at Abbey Road. ...
- âGod Bless Americaâ Red-Band Trailer: Death to Selfish, Arrogant Scum! | /Film
Have you ever felt a flash of murderous hate for someone who regularly behaves like a total dickbag? Have you wanted to live in a world free of reality-TV ...
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- Dutch ISPs Refuse To Block The Pirate Bay
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- A message from Shawshank
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- Two large ISPs in the Netherlands have said they will not be blocking subscriber access to The Pirate Bay, as demanded by the Hollywood supported anti-piracy outfit BREIN.
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- Nomads hunting with Golden Eagles in Western Mongolia.
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- TIL that in 2002, Bruce Willis purchased 12,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies for American troops stationed throughout the Middle East.
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- Djokovic tries to give shirt to a girl in the crowd. Lady snatches it. - from the end of amazing Australian Open Final
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- There is always one costume that makes everyone else look bad
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- "The Mormons are the Chosen People. And the time is now for a Mormon leader to usher in the second coming of Christ and install the political Kingdom of God in Washington, D.C.â Romneyâs religion is not a sideline, but a crucial element in understanding the man, the mission and the candidacy.
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- What's the worst thing you have ever seen someone you thought you respected do?
I just watched my own mother steal candy from her three year old nephew whom she was babysitting, and eat it it in front of him while he was crying. She wasn't trying to be playful with the kid, it's not like there was more candy where that came from- it was the only package my sister sent with her kid for a snack. My mother took it ...
- I didn't even realise he was missing until I heard a confused meow.
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- I remember using to wonder this as a kid myself
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- What is the closest we've ever come to a real life Bond villain? Has there ever been a megalomaniac billionaire who built his own secret lair and been hell bent on world domination?
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- Hardy, self-copying clusters of a synapse protein are an essential ingredient for the formation of long-term memory.
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- Stanford students discover that native ants use chemical weapon to turn back invading Argentine ants
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- Are the hamburgers you get from traditional fast food chains like McDonald's really THAT terrible for you?
I've heard both sides of the argument. There are people who claim that the typical double cheeseburger with fries every now and then won't kill you, and then there are the people who claim that ingesting fast food will kill you before you're 40. We've all seen the pictures of the cheeseburger that seems to be unable to rot or decay, that shit can't be good ...
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- San Francisco's Michael Jackson flash mob on Saturday
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ContributorNetwork - As the 3 o'clock bell tolled at the Ferry Building on Saturday afternoon, a mob of fedora-fitted people rushed to the center of the plaza on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. As they rushed towards a solitary female, outfitted in the style of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, they began to move to the sounds of "Beat It" with slick choreography. If I didn't know better, I ...
- Four Sausalito Houseboats to Call Home
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Y! News - San Francisco - Abby Pontzer What's better than just being outdoors in the Bay Area? Living on the Bay, silly! Today we bring you four houseboats to call home in Sausalito -- whether for good or just for a night. Our first model … ...
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- Rick Santorum's children take his place on the campaign stage in Florida - Washington Post (blog)
Chicago TribuneRick Santorum's children take his place on the campaign stage in FloridaWashington Post (blog)By Nia-Malika Henderson Sarasota, Fla.— A Rick Santorum campaign event here Sunday opened with a moment of silence for his daughter, Bella, who is hospitalized in Philadelphia. Santorum canceled his Sunday campaign events to be with her.TV's Duggars help Santorum after child's illnessUSA TODAYSantorum's Daughter HospitalizedFox NewsRick Santorum's Daughter ...
- Family convicted in Canada 'honor murders' - CNN
CTV.caFamily convicted in Canada 'honor murders'CNNBy Paula Newton, CNN Kingston, Ontario (CNN) -- A Canadian jury Sunday convicted a family of Afghan immigrants of the "honor" murders of four female relatives whose bodies were found in an Ontario canal. Mohammed Shafia, 58; his wife, Tooba Mohammad ...Shafia jury finds all guilty of 1st-degree murderCBC.caCanadian jury finds Afghan family guilty of murder in honor killing trialWashington PostAll ...
- Netanyahu, Abbas pessimistic about continued talks - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Fox NewsNetanyahu, Abbas pessimistic about continued talksJewish Telegraphic AgencyJERUSALEM (JTA) -- The possibility of continuing peace talks with the Palestinians is "not particularly good," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. We "hope that the Palestinians will stay in the talks in order to reach, in the end, ...Abbas: Israel to blame for failure of latest talksYnetnewsPM calls on Ireland to condemn PA glorification of terrorJerusalem PostClimate Of Intolerance ...
- Syrian Troops Try to Retake Damascus Suburbs - New York Times
Sydney Morning HeraldSyrian Troops Try to Retake Damascus SuburbsNew York TimesA day after the Arab League suspended its monitoring mission in Syria, the country's military forces continued an assault intended to regain control of suburbs east of Damascus, activists reported on Sunday. About 2000 Syrian troops, backed by tanks, ...Iran says Syria must hold free poll, but needs timeReutersSyria uprising: Religion overshadowing the democratic pushChristian Science MonitorSyria army moves to ...
- Hundreds Held in Oakland Occupy Protest - New York Times
ABC NewsHundreds Held in Oakland Occupy ProtestNew York TimesAbout 400 people were arrested and three officers injured late Saturday and early Sunday after a march to take over a vacant building by members of the Occupy movement in Oakland, Calif., turned into a confrontation with the police.Occupy Oakland protesters battle policeUSA TODAYOakland to Assess Damage After Occupy ProtestsABC NewsDay of clashes at Occupy Oakland ends with at least 400 arrestsSan Jose ...
- UN Begins Iran Nuclear Inspection - Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.ukUN Begins Iran Nuclear InspectionWall Street JournalAP TEHRAN—Iran's foreign minister expressed optimism Sunday that a visit by UN inspectors to Iran's nuclear facilities would produce an understanding, despite world concerns that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. The three-day inspection tour by ...India won't cut Iranian oil imports: finance ministerReutersIAEA Inspectors Arrive in Tehran for Nuclear Talks, PressTV SaysBusinessWeekIAEA Team in Iran to ...
- Florida highway pileup kills at least 9 people - The Associated Press
The Associated PressFlorida highway pileup kills at least 9 peopleThe Associated PressGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A long line of cars and trucks collided one after another early Sunday on a dark Florida highway so shrouded in haze and smoke that drivers were virtually blinded. At least nine people were killed. Visibility was so poor that ...At least 9 dead in wrecks on Fla. InterstateCBS NewsOfficials: Fire that led to Fla. highway crash that ...
- Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich trade barbs in Florida - Washington Post
CTV.caMitt Romney, Newt Gingrich trade barbs in FloridaWashington PostNAPLES, Fla. — As new polls showed him opening a double-digit lead heading into Tuesday's Florida presidential primary, Mitt Romney stepped up his attacks on rival Newt Gingrich here Sunday, saying the former House speaker should “look in the mirror” ...Swing States poll: Romney and Obama tied; Gingrich trailsUSA TODAYGingrich struggles to stop surging Romney in FloridaReutersDown in the polls, Gingrich ...
- Egyptians Return to the Polls - Wall Street Journal
Boston.comEgyptians Return to the PollsWall Street JournalAP CAIRO—Turnout was low as Egyptians voted on Sunday for the upper house of parliament, in elections that are the latest step in the country's planned transition from military to civilian rule. Egyptians turn out for latest polls to elect members of ...As Egyptian election's second phase begins, voter turnout falls dramaticallyWashington PostEgyptians Vote for Upper House Amid Low TurnoutVoice ...
- Rough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage efforts - msnbc.com
CBC.caRough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage effortsmsnbc.comGetting there is half the fun, so the saying goes. Msnbc.com's travel team examines the issues of the day and, of course, the joy and hassle of traveling. A 17th body is recovered from the Costa Concordia, but at least 16 more people are missing as ...Officials: Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise shipUSA TODAYUp to 10 Months to ...
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- Family convicted in 'honor murders'
A Canadian jury Sunday convicted a family of Afghan immigrants of the "honor" murders of four relatives whose bodies were found in an Ontario canal.
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- Nine die on smoky Florida roads
At least nine people were killed in a series of overnight accidents in northern Florida, blamed on poor visibility from smoke from a nearby brush fire, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said.
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- Democrats prime 2012 House recruits
Just 15 months after taking a thumping in the 2010 midterm elections, House Democrats have seized on the current anti-Washington fervor and are confident they can win the 25 seats they need to regain control of the House.
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- Report: U.N. nuclear team arrives in Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors arrived in Iran early Sunday for a three-day visit to examine the nation's controversial nuclear program, state media reported.
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- 62 killed in Syria, activist group says
Russia's foreign minister is in favor of boosting the number of observers in Syria, saying Sunday he did not understand why the Arab League suspended its monitoring mission.
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- Gingrich questions Romney's honesty
Newt Gingrich today accused front-running Mitt Romney of waging a dishonest campaign, saying the former governor is trying to cover up liberal stances in his past.
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- English soccer racism in spotlight
Police in England arrested a man Saturday on suspicion of making a racially abusive gesture at a high-profile soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester United earlier that day, they said Sunday.
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- Defense Dept. can't account for $2 billion
The U.S. Defense Department can't account for about $2 billion it was given to cover Iraq-related expenses, according to a new government audit.
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- Opinion: How to tame super PACs
TV stations should stop the flood of deceptive ads that distort candidates' records by refusing to air them, Kathleen Hall Jamieson says.
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- 100+ arrests in Occupy Oakland protests
Occupy activists broke into Oakland City Hall, damaging displays and burning an American flag, the culmination of protests Saturday that saw police and protesters trade allegations over who was responsible for clashes in the Northern California city that ended with the arrest of more than 100 people.
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Sen. Al Franken and 16 other senators are proposing a constitutional amendment that would return the authority to regulate money in political campaigns to state and federal governments, an ability that was partly undermined by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizen United decision.
U.S. Bancorp has purchased a failed Tennessee bank's assets, deposits and branches in a regulator-brokered deal made public Friday.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shut down Knoxville-based BankEast Friday evening. The BankEast Corp. subsidiary had assets of $261.95 million and $259.57 million of customer deposits as of Dec. 31, FDIC records show.
The Minneapolis-based parent of U.S. Bank ...
Skybridge Marketing Group is close to finalizing a deal to expand its operations in Bemidji and create up to 200 jobs.
The Bemidji Pioneer reports that the Greenfield-based marketing company, which used to be a business unit of Archway Marketing Services, is expected to finalize the deal next month.
The company, which also has an office ...
Delta Air Lines Inc. is considering making a bid to acquire US Airways Group Inc., The Wall Street Journal reports.
The report comes just a couple of weeks after news broke that Delta was considering buying the struggling parent company of American Airlines, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November.
People familiar with the discussions said ...
Facebook said to file for IPO next week. Valuation of up to $100 billion? (Bloomberg)
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Study: Workers spend $1,000 a year on coffee (Fox DC)
Is Amazon.com pondering a Netflix video-streaming rival? (TechFlash)
Economist: Recovery depends on banks lending (Denver Business Journal)
AT&T thinking of selling Yellow ...
The CEO of The Mosaic Co. said Friday the fertilizer company is having a hard time finding workers in western Canada.
Jim Prokopanko told Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that it was a "real challenge" competing against Canada's energy companies for workers.
"It's a gold-rush, boomtown mentality going on," Prokopanko said.
The ...
A renovated Best Western Plus across the street from the Mall of America and the newly-built headquarters of Open Systems International Inc. in Medina were among the winners at the annual Awards of Excellence program held Thursday in Golden Valley by Minnesota chapter of NAIOP.
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The Minnesota Twins expect to approach attendance of 3 million for the third straight season, President Dave St. Peter said at the team's media luncheon on Friday.
To date, the Twins have sold 2.2 million tickets for the 2012 season. They finished fourth in the league with total attendance of 3,168,107 last year.
The club has renewed 85 percent of ...