Minneapolis NewsLocal news for Minneapolis, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Carla Poole gets 40 years- July 18, 2008 A Minneapolis woman accused of beating her cousin's four-year-old-child to death while she was babysitting him earlier this year was sentenced to 40 years in jail Friday morning in Hennepin County Court.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/carla-poole-gets-40-years?fromrss=1 Mpls. to push 'green' jobs- July 18, 2008 The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor R.T. Rybak approved a resolution serving to strengthen the local economy and contribute to renewable energy resources.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/mpls-to-push-green-jobs?fromrss=1 Suspect Arrested In Duluth Shooting- July 18, 2008 U.S. Marshals have arrested a suspect in a weekend shooting that critically injured a Marine veteran in Duluth.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/suspect-arrested-in-duluth-shooting?fromr... Eagan man charged with pointing laser into helicopter pilot's eyes- July 17, 2008 A 25-year-old Eagan man has been charged with pointing a green laser into a helicopter pilot's eyes, forcing the pilot to make an unscheduled landing in a Minneapolis lumberyard.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/eagan-man-charged-with-pointing-laser-int... Twin Cities metro area shows steady growth- July 17, 2008 The Twin Cities metro area continues to grow. Annual population estimates by the Metropolitan Council show that the Twin Cities area's population was 2.85 million in 2007.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/twin-cities-metro-area-shows-steady-growt... Federal judge rules against GOP convention protesters- July 17, 2008 A federal judge in Minneapolis sided with St. Paul city and police leaders Wednesday in rejecting a protest group's attempt to get closer in time and space to the upcoming Republican National Convention.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/federal-judge-rules-against-gop-conventio... Report: Minnesota lags far behind in bridge spending- July 16, 2008 A U.S. House report says Minnesota was tied for last in the percentage of federal bridge funds it actually spent on bridges over a five-year period.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/report-minnesota-lags-far-behind-in-bridg... Scooter driver killed after crash with semi near U of M- July 16, 2008 A man riding a motor scooter was killed Tuesday after colliding with a semitrailer truck, according to Minneapolis police.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/scooter-driver-killed-after-crash-with-se... Plymouth Voted Best Small City America- July 16, 2008 Plymouth, Minnesota, gets bragging rights as the best small city to live in America.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/plymouth-voted-best-small-city-america?fr... Anniversary Of Minn. Bridge Collapse To Be Marked- July 16, 2008 The August 1st anniversary of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse will include a prayer service and an outdoor memorial ceremony within view of the old bridge, now a construction site.http://www.topix.net/city/minneapolis-mn/2008/07/anniversary-of-minn-bridge-collapse-to-be... |