Archive for August, 2007

McCann: Red Wing’s heart, sole (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Red Wing, Minn. - RSadly, the boot had taken a hike. I had read earlier about the World’s Biggest Boot manufactured for the 100th anniversary of Red Wing Shoe Co. two years ago, so when I found myself in this handsome and historic river city wit…

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Cyclists arrested in Minneapolis clash with police

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Nineteen bicyclists taking part in a transit rally were arrested in downtown Minneapolis Friday night, during an altercation in which police used pepper spray to disperse the remaining hundreds of cyclists.

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19 people arrested during bike rally in Minneapolis

Friday, August 31st, 2007

A pro-bike group called Critical Mass had a meeting with police that ended with about 19 people being arrested. According to Minneapolis police Lt.

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Bike Rally Arrest

Friday, August 31st, 2007

A pro-bike group called Critical Mass had a meeting with police that ended with about 19 people being arrested. According to Minneapolis police Lt.

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Neighborhood fixture tells his west side story

Friday, August 31st, 2007

As he roamed the halls this week at Neighborhood House, a one-stop center for refugees and new immigrants, Gilbert de la O was greeted at nearly every turn. “Buenos dias,” said a woman at the food shelf. “Hi, Gil,” a lanky young man called out, spotting de la O on the stairs. For more than 35 years, de la O has been a familiar face at Neighborhood House in St. Paul, first as a youth participating …

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Beloved Edina mail carrier hanging up his delivery bag

Friday, August 31st, 2007

All of the moms love Dave. “He’s such a doll!” said Georgia Bowen, as the neighborhood kids gathered around him at the corner, pestering for one last Tootsie Roll from his pocket. She had no idea that a couple of blocks to the north, on Branson Street, a sign had been posted commemorating Dave as “a doll.” Friday was the last of the 40,000 miles that Dave Antoine, 60, figures he has logged as a …

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Arsenic found in St. Paul little league field

Friday, August 31st, 2007

It’s the end of summer, but the Little League field behind the Ford Assembly Plant in St. Paul isn’t just closed for the season, it’s closed until further notice.

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Good Question: How Do Fair Foods Get Chosen?

Friday, August 31st, 2007

There are a lot of great reasons to visit the Minnesota State Fair, but many of us go for the food. With 300 food booths on the grounds there are plenty of options. Video: Ben Tracy Reports More Good Questions Register For Good Question Video E-Mails

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19 Arrested In Minneapolis Bicycle Protest

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Minneapolis Police arrested 17 adults and 2 juveniles during a monthly bicycle protest Friday night. Video: Jason DeRusha Reports More Crime News

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Man injured in fall down river bank

Friday, August 31st, 2007

A man apparently lost his footing near a railroad bridge by the Mississippi River and fell approximately 60 feet down the river bank.

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Man dies in crash involving Sheriff’s Deputy

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Officials are investigating whether a Sheriff’s Deputy made a fatal mistake on the road. Officials say Dakota County Deputy Joshua Williams was driving near

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Wisconsin residents arrested in interstate drug ring

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Six Beaver Dam, Wisconsin residents face charges in a drug ring that allegedly used commercial bus lines to transport 25-pound loads of marijuana

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Craig to resign amid furor following Twin Cities airport arrest

Friday, August 31st, 2007

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig will resign from the Senate amid a furor over his arrest and guilty plea in a police sex sting in a Twin Cities airport men’s room, Republican officials said Friday.

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Craig to resign in furor following Twin Cities airport arrest

Friday, August 31st, 2007

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig will resign from the Senate amid a furor over his arrest and guilty plea in a police sex sting in a Twin Cities airport men’s room, Republican officials said Friday.

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NWA flight diverted to Rochester after cockpit light comes on

Friday, August 31st, 2007

ROCHESTER, Minn. A Northwest Airlines flight that left Minneapolis on Friday afternoon bound for St. Louis was diverted to Rochester International Airport after an indicator light came on in the cockpit. Flight 1465 to St. Louis was in the air for only a few minutes on Friday after taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport when a light came on indicating a high engine temperature …

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