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Brains and Braun: Braun Intertec increases its NoDak presence

February 11, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Drawn to the area by the oil boom that ended nearly 30 years ago, Minneapolis-based Braun Intertec is coming back in a big fashion. Continue Reading

Take to the Dickinson skies with SkyWest: Sen. Hoeven announces 2nd air travel agreement within a week

February 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Wasting little time between announcements, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., on Friday released details of a second major air travel agreement for Dickinson. Continue Reading

Questions arise about license plate data

January 1, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald

Academics and entrepreneurs nationwide have received copies of a massive database that the Minneapolis police department uses to track the location of cars. Where some see business or research opportunities, the city sees a public safety risk. Continue Reading

Rybak won’t seek 4th term as Minneapolis mayor

December 27, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said Thursday he won’t seek a fourth term as leader of Minnesota’s largest city, creating the first open race for the office in two decades. Continue Reading

Minneapolis’ ‘Mary Tyler Moore house’ is on the market

December 22, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

It’s been a very, very long time since a big house with a sweeping front porch at 2104 Kenwood Parkway in south Minneapolis was prominently featured in the opening credits of the 1970s sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” But there are plenty of fans who remember it – and it’s on the market. Continue Reading

UPDATE: All-clear in police search of Minneapolis building after report of shots fired

November 16, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minneapolis police spent more than two hours Friday searching a downtown office building after a report of possible shots fired, but said they found no evidence of a shooting. Continue Reading

Police: Report of shots fired at downtown Minneapolis building

November 16, 2012 in West Central Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minneapolis police say they are checking a report of shots fired at a downtown office building. Continue Reading

Minnesota composer finds freedom in making music for silent films

November 10, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

In her cramped studio, Karen Majewicz organizes a complete spreadsheet for a silent film’s musical cues. She and a friend have formed “Dreamland Faces” a group dedicated to setting music to silent films. Continue Reading

Kenny Chesney to perform at Target Field next year

November 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Country star Kenny Chesney is returning to the Minnesota Twins’ Target Field next year. Chesney is bringing his “No Shoes Nation” Tour to the downtown Minneapolis ballpark on July 12, 2013. Continue Reading

Clinton, Ryan in contrasting appearances

October 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Democratic former President Bill Clinton and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan delivered different messages Tuesday in speeches along the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line. Continue Reading