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Pioneer Press

Pawlenty to meet president of Chile
Pioneer Press – 40 mins ago

As Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty reaches the tail end of his South American trade trip, he's getting an audience with Chile's president. Full Story »
Minn. anti-war group to protest Afghan war as Obama gets Nobel
Pioneer Press – 40 mins ago

Anti-war activists are protesting in Minneapolis today as President Barack Obama picks up the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Full Story »
Pricey 15-year-old Wis. cheddar flies off shelves
Pioneer Press – 40 mins ago

A 15-year-old Wisconsin cheddar that's possibly the most mature such cheese for sale continues to fly off the shelves, even at $50 per pound. Full Story »
YouTube video of suspended Gopher Royce White mum about his status
Pioneer Press – 1 hr 11 mins ago

A YouTube video featuring University of Minnesota freshman basketball player Royce White aired early this morning, but the suspended forward didn't say anything about his current status, which remains unchanged, according to the Gophers. Full Story »
Twin Cities dig out from the season's first snowstorm
Pioneer Press – Thu Dec 10, 1:25 am ET

The season's first winter storm caused 848 traffic accidents across the state Tuesday and Wednesday, including two fatal crashes in the metro Full Story »

Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Snow emergency parking rules in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 7 mins ago

Minneapolis and St. Paul declared snow emergencies that took effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Here’s a summary of the parking rules. For information on road conditions, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org. For Metro Transit information, call 612-373-3333 (TTY service: 612-341-0140). Full Story »
Biting-cold winds, icy roadways greeting morning commuters across snow-buried Midwest
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – 1 hr 6 mins ago

DES MOINES, Iowa - Frigid temperatures iced the Upper Midwest on Thursday as a massive storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in several states from Iowa to New England neared the end of its cross-country trek. Full Story »
Big-screen TVs damaged in transfer to vets homes
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 1:37 am ET

The saga of the big-screen TVs that were removed from the Minnesota sex offender program by Gov. Tim Pawlenty is not over. Full Story »
Some hope to hold onto, despite another violent death
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 1:22 am ET

Julie Jones was one of many people anxiously following the fate of Kathryn Rose Anderson. Anderson, 19, was found dead last Thursday on a gravel road about 5 miles outside of Owatonna. She had been stabbed more than 100 times by her former boyfriend, against whom she had a no-contact order. Full Story »
Barrel racer Sears moves to top of standings
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 12:52 am ET

LAS VEGAS - Lindsay Sears won the seventh round of barrel racing with a 13.71-second run Wednesday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to take the lead in the world standings. Full Story »

WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul

8 Tried Together For RNC Protests
WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 39 mins ago

Legislative Democrats are unveiling a plan to provide health care for more than 30,000 low-income adults when their state coverage ends next year. Full Story »
'All Is Calm' Returns To Twin Cities
WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 43 mins ago

A musical production about the Christmas truce of World War I returns to the Twin Cities this holiday season. Full Story »
Pawlenty To Meet The President In Chile
WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 47 mins ago

As Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty reaches the tail end of his South American trade trip, he's getting an audience with Chile's president. Full Story »
Minn. Group Protests Afghan War, Obama Gets Nobel
WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – 56 mins ago

Anti-war activists are protesting in Minneapolis on Thursday as President Barack Obama picks up the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Full Story »
Good Question: How Do They Measure Snow?
WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul – Thu Dec 10, 12:05 am ET

The snow totals are impressive: Up to 15 inches of snow in some parts of Minnesota. But the wind is equally impressive, blowing the snow all over the place. So how does the weather service measure the snow? Full Story »

Minnesota Public Radio

In first public meeting, jobs dominate mining debate
Minnesota Public Radio – 24 mins ago

Last night supporters of the project converged on the first meeting to address on the environmental affects of the controversial plan. Full Story »
Some energy-intensive industries taking steps to go green
Minnesota Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 1:04 am ET

In the cap and trade legislation, any entity that emits large amounts of greenhouse gases would have to have a permit for each ton of gas it emits. That's got energy-intensive industries worried. But many of them have already been reducing their energy use. Full Story »
South African performer creates 'The Cool Train' in Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 11:34 pm ET

It's been a decade and a half since the collapse of apartheid in South Africa, but for people like Twin Cities performer Lunga Sinuka its legacy is very real. Full Story »
The pressures of being a Disney animator
Minnesota Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 9:22 pm ET

This weekend Walt Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" opens across the country. It's a musical, and it's the first Disney animated feature to have an African-American heroine. Two of the lead animators on the film dropped by the MPR studios recently to talk about the joys and the challenges of their work. Full Story »
HCMC struggles with budget choices
Minnesota Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 5:57 pm ET

The Hennepin County Medical Center stands to lose more than $90 million now that the state eliminated funding for the General Assistance Medical Care program. The hospital is struggling to figure out how it will keep treating its patients. Full Story »

5 Eyewitness News St. Paul

Snow Emergencies Take Effect, Ticketing & Towing Start
5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – Thu Dec 10, 12:22 am ET

Snow emergencies officially went into effect Wednesday night in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and minutes later the ticketing and towing began... Snow Emergency information Latest Road Conditions Full Story »
Five Missing Americans Probed for Terror Links
5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – Thu Dec 10, 12:22 am ET

Five young American Muslims captured in Pakistan are under investigation for possible links to terrorism after their families found a disturbing... Full Story »
Mpls. Lays Off 7 Cops, Won't Hire Recruits
5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 11:37 pm ET

Due to budget cuts approved by the Minneapolis City Council, the police department will lay off seven officers and will not hire 18 recruits... Full Story »
St. Paul Woman Allegedly Smuggled Elephant Parts
5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 11:22 pm ET

A 56-year-old St. Paul woman has been indicted for allegedly bringing parts of an Asian elephant - an endangered species... Full Story »
SPPD Chief Harrington Won't Seek Reappointment
5 Eyewitness News St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 10:07 pm ET

St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington announced he will not seek reappointment to his current position and will step down when his term expires... Full Story »

KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Minn. Dems have plan to save canceled health plan
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – 1 hr 4 mins ago

Legislative Democrats are unveiling a plan to provide health care for more than 30,000 low-income adults when their state Full Story »
St. Paul woman allegedly smuggled elephant parts
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 10:12 pm ET

A 56-year-old St. Paul woman has been indicted for allegedly bringing parts of an Asian elephant Full Story »
Making the most out of a snow day in Minn.
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 9:27 pm ET

Aside from shoveling, driving and freezing, the snow can be fun. By the looks of things today, not too many Minnesotans were Full Story »
Winter storm not enough to kickstand Minneapolis bike couriers
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 9:12 pm ET

The first Minnesota winter storm of the season brings out the heartiest, shakes up the under-prepared and for others just the Full Story »
Blizzard shuts down much of Albert Lea
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul – Wed Dec 9, 6:12 pm ET

For a local radio station like Albert Lea's Power 96, Wednesday was less about the music and more about the closings Full Story »

FOX 9 News Twin Cities

No 2nd Term for St. Paul Police Chief
FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Wed Dec 9, 11:59 pm ET

Saint Paul Mayor Coleman announced Wednesday that Police Chief John Harrington will not seek a second term. Full Story »
Stuck in the Snow? Tips to Get Out
FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Wed Dec 9, 11:44 pm ET

Getting stuck in the snow might be considered a right of passage for many Minnesotans. But what’s the best way to get out of a jam. Full Story »
Starving Horses Rescued from Farm
FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Wed Dec 9, 11:29 pm ET

Five horses rescued from a McLeod County farm are beginning to heal at the University of Minnesota Equine Center. Full Story »
Preparing to Break Car Glass Under Water
FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Wed Dec 9, 11:14 pm ET

There are things drivers can do to prepare for an unexpected situation like suddenly crashing into water. Full Story »
Investigators: Group Home Death
FOX 9 News Twin Cities – Wed Dec 9, 11:14 pm ET

It is a big responsibility to feed those unable to feed themselves. A minnesota family says the caregivers they relied on to feed their son failed. And the family fears that failing could happen to someone else. Full Story »

MinnPost

Animal rights vs. research: OSU halts anthrax study
MinnPost – Wed Dec 9, 11:07 am ET

Worried about stepped up activity by militant animal-rights groups, administrators at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater abruptly cancelled an anthrax vaccine study that would have killed dozens of baboons. Full Story »
Usual blizzard of weather reports welcomes season's first storm
MinnPost – Wed Dec 9, 11:07 am ET

Usual blizzard of weather reports welcomes first storm By Brian Lambert | Wed., Dec. 9 PLUS: Pro-slots lobbyist Dick Day, unhappy cabin owners, and Power Line on EPA "power play." Full Story »
My conversation with Michele Bachmann: 'I'm a lovable little fuzz ball!'
MinnPost – Wed Dec 9, 11:07 am ET

My conversation with Michele Bachmann: 'I'm a lovable little fuzz ball!' MinnPost photo by Raoul Benavides Michele Bachmann: "I don't fear the left, and maybe that's part of the loathing that they feel toward me." By Michael J. Bonafield | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 I had never met Michele Bachmann, but when I interviewed her recently, I found her to be straightforward and gregarious — at one point ... Full Story »
The blizzard of 2009
MinnPost – Wed Dec 9, 11:06 am ET

The blizzard of 2009 By Paul Douglas | Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 The heaviest snows will swirl across the Twin Cities this morning, with most of the accumulation winding down (from west to east) after 9 or 10 a.m. By that time many towns will have 6-8" of powder. Full Story »
12/08/09: This week's Minnesota news from other media
MinnPost – Wed Dec 9, 11:06 am ET

12/08/09: This week's Minnesota news from other media By MinnPost staff Full Story »

Southwest Journal

New Year's Eve Family Concert
Southwest Journal – Thu Dec 10, 1:02 am ET

New Year’s Eve Family Concert starring Jack Pearson Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 — 2 p.m. Full Story »
City declares snow emergency
Southwest Journal – Wed Dec 9, 11:01 am ET

The City of Minneapolis this morning declared a snow emergency. Starting at 9 p.m. today, cars will not be allowed to be parked on either side of snow emergency route streets. Full Story »
United Way launches WarmSafeFed.org for families in need
Southwest Journal – Wed Dec 9, 10:46 am ET

The Greater Twin Cities United Way has rolled out a new site — www.WarmSafeFed.org — and announced a $300,000 grant to help area food shelves, homeless shelters and other housing services. Full Story »
Cookies with Santa
Southwest Journal – Sat Dec 5, 1:01 am ET

Saturday, December 19 Cookies with Santa, Kitchen Window, 3001 Hennepin Ave S., Minneapolis. Santa stops by Kitchen Window’s cooking school for a special day of holiday cookie baking with kids. Treats include sandwich cookie reindeer, corn flake wreaths, marshmallow snowmen and more. Full Story »
Live rock lives
Southwest Journal – Fri Dec 4, 5:01 pm ET

Sauce Spirits & Soundbar was only a few months old when word spread about the impending death of its legendary music counterpart to the west, the Uptown Bar & Café. Full Story »