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Get Ready For Some Major Traffic On 694 Monday

Get ready for some major traffic trouble Monday. That’s when a five-month road project begins on Interstate 694 — one of the busiest roadways in the north metro.

2013/06/16

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5 Adults, 5 Children Displaced After Mpls. Fire

Five adults and five children are displaced after a fire in the 1800 block of 14th Avenue South. The American Red Cross said they are assisting the family with shelter, clothing, food and emotional support.

2013/06/16

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Shock Lingers After Nazi Unit Leader Found In US

The revelation that a top former commander of a Nazi SS-led military unit has lived quietly in Minneapolis for the past six decades came as a shock to those who knew 94-year-old Michael Karkoc. World War II survivors in both the U.S. and Europe harshly condemned the news and prosecutors in Poland have said they’ll investigate.

2013/06/15

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Minn. Family Disputes Father Was Nazi

The family of a 94-year-old Minneapolis man is disputing a report that he commanded a Nazi SS-led unit in World War II and lied about his wartime past in order to become a U.S. citizen. The Associated Press reported Friday that Michael Karkoc was a top commander in the Ukrainian Self-Defense Legion, citing Karkoc’s own memoir among other evidence. Wartime records don’t show that Karkoc had a direct hand in war crimes, though records indicate he lied about his past when immigrating to the U.S.

2013/06/14

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Fugitive Charged After Late-Night Crime Spree In Twin Cities

A Department of Corrections (DOC) fugitive was charged Friday with first-degree aggravated robbery, second-degree assault and fleeing police in a motor vehicle after a crime spree Thursday night in the Twin Cities. According to Minneapolis Police, 39-year-old Brandon Stark approached four people with a knife late Thursday night in Minneapolis. The crime spree ended with Stark crashing a stolen car in St. Paul during a police chase.

2013/06/14

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Man Accused Of Posing As Aide, Having Sex With Vulnerable Woman

A 42-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of posing as a vulnerable woman’s aide and repeatedly having sex with her, the Hennepin County Attorney’s office announced Friday. Corey Gordon was charged Wednesday with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. According to the County Attorney, Mike Freeman, Gordon defendant has been required to register as a predatory offender for several years.

2013/06/14

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Cycles For Change: Volunteer & Earn A Bike In St. Paul

The Twin Cities metro area is consistently ranked among the most bike-friendly communities in the country, but people in some neighborhoods still struggle to find affordable rides.

2013/06/13

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Ex-Mpls. Cop Accused Of Sex Assault Now Working At Mall

Prosecutors want a former Minneapolis police officer accused of sexually assaulting girls to be thrown back in jail.

2013/06/13

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The Replacements To Reunite For At Least 3 Shows

Twenty-two years after breaking up, The Replacements are reuniting for at least three shows. The celebrated 1980s alt-rockers say they’ll play at Riot Fest in Toronto, Chicago and Denver.

2013/06/13

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Minneapolis Ranks 3rd Among Survey Of ‘Sinful’ Cities

Twin Cities? More like Sin Cities. According to a recent ranking of the most sinful cities according to the seven deadly sins — those being wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony — Minneapolis ranked third among the country’s most sinful hotspots.

2013/06/13

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WCCO This Morning Team Races Boats On Lake Calhoun

With WCCO’s “Goin’ to the Lake” series this week in full swing, the WCCO This Morning team is having a little fun of its own. The crew has been out on Lake Calhoun this week, doing everything from pitching a tent to packing up a sleeping bag. Wednesday morning, they actually hit the lake for a good old fashioned boat race.

2013/06/13

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Third Man Convicted In 2011 Minneapolis Murder

The third suspect in a 2011 Minneapolis robbery that turned deadly was convicted of murder on Wednesday by a Hennepin County jury. Nisius McAllister, who had been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with an August 2011 shooting in the Little Earth community of Minneapolis, was convicted on both counts.

2013/06/13

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3-Year-Old Who Drowned In Nisswa Lake Identified

The 3-year-old Nisswa boy who drowned in Edna Lake has been identified.

2013/06/12

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Target Increases Dividend By 19.4 Percent

Target Corp. is increasing its quarterly dividend by 19.4 percent. The Minneapolis-based retailer on Wednesday declared a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share, up from 36 cents per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 10 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 21.

2013/06/12

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Homes Selling Quickly In Minn. Housing Hotspots

Maybe you’ve heard this story on your block. Your neighbor puts their home up for sale and it’s sold — in two hours. According to a Twin Cities real estate research firm, this is happening all along the metro.

2013/06/11

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