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Man pleads guilty, gets jail time in cat cruelty case in Eagan
A man accused of beating his girlfrienda s cat so badly it had to be euthanized has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.
New look marks changes at Eagle Mouldings
The 20-year-old supplier of aluminum trims and extrusions gets a new identity to signify new directions for the company.
Minnesota House's partisan committee vote on unallotment a prelude to the political fights to come
Analysis by Doug Grow Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar, tried to chill the souls of his Republican colleagues.
Minnesota's Biggest Stimulus Road Project Moves Ahead
Transportation officials are closing more roads this week to accommodate work on Minnesota's biggest stimulus-funded road project.
Highway 610 construction closures begin Monday, Nov. 16
As construction of the new Highway 610 segment gets underway, Hemlock Lane and Revere Lane will close early Monday, Nov.
Stylepoints: "Presence of the Holidays"
Holiday shopping: "Presence of the Holidays" What: A pop-up market with 35 artists, including Local Motion, Iron by Cheryl, Patti Berg, Universal Pants, Cocoa & Fig and Sculati Design with live jazz all day.
A mom comes up with a tribute to Minnesota's fallen and a benefit for their returning comrades
Veterans Day honors America's military members one day each year, but a soon-to-released calendar will recognize 13 fallen Minnesota servicemen year-round. A Minnesota mom came up with the idea.
A new chapter: Hennepin County libraries move forward
Business is booming in the Hennepin County Library system. Through October, 4.3 million people have visited the countya s 41 libraries this year.
Why AARP backs health bill
Retired nurse Molly Sullivan, of Maple Grove, said that with her premiums rising ita s hard to pay for food for Daisy, her Australian sheepdog and a oethe life of the house.a Sullivan was among older Minnesotans in St.
Maple Grove man busted with meth in Elk River
A 35-year-old Maple Grove man was arrested in Elk River in an alleged drug deal involving methamphetamine.
Utilities kill plans for Big Stone II power plant
Developers of the controversial Big Stone II power plant in Milbank, S.D., said Monday they will not build the $1.6 billion coal-fired project, ending a four-year battle between utilities and environmentalists over a significant portion of Minnesota's energy future.
Developers Abandon Plan For SD Power Plant
Developers of a $1.6 billion electric power plant in northeastern South Dakota abandoned the project Monday, saying they were unable to recruit other investors after one of the principal utility backers pulled out.
Backroads welcomes Pat Balder
By Kelly Johnson Staff writer Pat Balder will bring his '80s inspired musical review to Backroads Event Center in Nowthen.
Hunting for proof of the paranormal
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Union Editor Ghosts, spirits, paranormal activity.
Specken a " Saigh
An Oct. 2, 2010 wedding is planned. Specken - Saigh The Free Press Melissa Specken daughter of Dale and Jane Specken of Hopkins.
Five questions: Ted Kim, Anne Klein's vice president, design
Anne Klein has a long history in American sportswear. Ted Kim of Anne Klein stopped by the Oval Room to present the fall 2009 collection, his second for the company.
Work begins on extending Hwy. 610 into Maple Grove
Work crews from Rivard Contractors started clearing trees near Jefferson Highway as work began Tuesday on the $48 million extension of Hwy.
Salk Magnet getting the word out
The Salk Pre-engineering Magnet Program will host three 'parent information nights' for perspective students and families.
Shares of Boston Scientific tumble on earnings report
A tough third-quarter earnings report sank shares of Boston Scientific more than 15 percent Tuesday as officials warned that federal health care reform might force the company to eliminate up to 2,000 jobs.
Now open: Zelaz
A great store concept can survive a change in location. Zelaz has been nomadic since moving out of Ridgedale, but now has a home at the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center.
