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Hugo tornado survivor goes home from hospital

Aug 20, 2008 5:23 am

HUGO, Minn. -- A girl who was injured by a tornado that killed her brother last May has gone home from the hospital

Ammonia leak at Kemps plant in Minneapolis sends 3 to hospital

Aug 20, 2008 5:23 am

MINNEAPOLIS -- An ammonia leak at a Kemps ice cream plant in north Minneapolis sent three people to the hospital

Mayo doctor was 'one of the grand physicians of our time'

Aug 20, 2008 3:23 am

With the passing of Dr. Hugh Butt at age 98, an era has ended for Mayo Clinic. "Hugh was the only person I have met who actually worked directly with the Mayo brothers," said Dr. Glenn Forbe...

After mixup with terror suspect's name, Minnesota man is U.S. citizen

Aug 20, 2008 1:23 am

MINNEAPOLIS -- A Somali refugee and 1999 graduate of Roseville high school said his last name means "Good News." But when Ahmed Mohamed Warsame was trying to become a U.S. citizen, his name ...

Local residents stage low-key rally for clean energy

Aug 20, 2008 1:23 am

A half-dozen people passed out flyers and held signs in the Peace Plaza on Tuesday afternoon at a low-key rally to promote clean energy

Mayo CEO to speak at DNC host committee's roundtable in Denver

Aug 20, 2008 12:23 am

The CEO of Mayo Clinic plans to speak at one of the first events planned by the Denver host committee at the start of the Democratic National Convention

Main event -- Animals, arts, trees reap rewards

Aug 19, 2008 8:23 pm

Animal lovers, environmentalists and artists gathered at the Byron American Legion for a unique fundraiser July 26. Rock Your Choice raised money for three non-pro

Mayo Clinic update: Barbara Bachman is walking again

Aug 19, 2008 4:24 pm

The wife of an American killed in Beijing is starting to talk and walk short distances while recovering at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Sprinkler systems handle 2 fires

Aug 19, 2008 4:23 pm

Two fires in Rochester were limited when sprinkler systems were able to contain flames until firefighters arrived. The first incident occurred about 7:30 p.m. Monday at 2076 11th Ave. S.E., Unit A. A ...

Man's ear nearly sliced off during confrontation

Aug 19, 2008 4:23 pm

A St. Paul man is recovering today after his ear was nearly sliced off during an argument early today. The 42-year-old man told police that about 1 a.m., an unknown assailant slashed him with what has...

Top Stories for Minneapolis, Minnesota from StarTribune.com

Twins going back to all systems go

Aug 20, 2008 6:11 am

The Twins needed an easy one, and they got it, with their offense drubbing Oakland pitchers while Kevin Slowey piled up strikeouts on the mound.

Hunt is on for European wild boar near Detroit Lakes

Aug 20, 2008 4:06 am

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Savage's new school ready, but empty

Aug 20, 2008 4:01 am

The Prior Lake-Savage district is mothballing a brand-new elementary school. Voters approved funding to build Redtail Ridge but refused to finance its operation.

College officials: Let's rethink the drinking age

Aug 20, 2008 2:52 am

As binge episodes rise, more than 100 U.S. college presidents say it's time to talk.

Local & Community News for Minnesota from TwinCities.com

White Bear Lake / City rethinking boat works site plan

Aug 20, 2008 4:25 am

A proposed development for the city-owned boat works property could cost White Bear Lake $77,000 a year, and officials are now looking at ways to avoid using public money.

Hugo / Girl, 5, hurt in tornado goes home

Aug 20, 2008 4:12 am

Annika Prindle, the 5-year-old girl who suffered severe injuries in the Hugo tornado, is back home with her family.

New bike, pedestrian bridge planned between Eagan, Bloomington to replace old Cedar Avenue span

Aug 20, 2008 3:53 am

Roy Knutson once rode horses near the old Cedar Avenue bridge. Allyson Hartler and a team of determined racers regularly ripped across on high-end bicycles. Greg Aronson, ever on the hunt for eagles' ...

2 Ramsey County sheriff's employees on trial, their actions in dispute

Aug 20, 2008 3:47 am

A federal prosecutor and a defense attorney offered wildly different explanations of the same scenario Tuesday in opening arguments at the trial of two Ramsey County sheriff's employees indicted on co...

City-sponsored soapbox will air many views during RNC

Aug 20, 2008 3:17 am

Tom Dickinson doesn't care whether anyone is listening. There are times to speak out, and now is one of them.

Rain gardens: The eco-friendly landscaping option is catching on

Aug 20, 2008 3:16 am

If Brown's Creek had arms, it would hug Elizabeth Brod.

Piano man knows how to embrace the RNC

Aug 20, 2008 3:13 am

When the Republican National Convention comes to Minneapolis, whoops, I mean St. Paul, Steve Anderson's wife and five kids, ranging from 4 to 15, will move across the street to the furnished third flo...

Northwest bans ad from airport

Aug 19, 2008 1:43 pm

An advocacy group seeking to curtail the proliferation of nuclear weapons is crying foul after an ad aimed at presumptive GOP nominee John McCain was ordered removed from Minneapolis-St. Paul Internat...

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