Saturday 4th July, 2009
Malt-O-Meal recalls Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal
Pioneer PressMinneapolis — Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella. The instant nonfat dry milk came from Plainview...
Card issuers beating new law
Pioneer PressWashington — Credit card companies are raising interest rates and fees seven months before new rules go into effect that will limit their ability do so, much to the irritation of Congress and...
Foster parents of toddler who nearly drowned have received past...
Pioneer PressThe St. Paul home where an 18-month-old foster child nearly drowned Wednesday has come under police attention before. St. Paul police notified child protection officials after the foster mother said...
Duensing back to showcase wares
Minnesota TwinsDuring his short time in Minnesota, Duensing made just one relief appearance when he gave up two runs on two hits over three innings on in Chicago.
Wrongful Death and Recovery Rights of Children in Minnesota
24 / 7 Press ReleaseWhen someone loses their life as the result of another's negligent acts, the family has a right, under Wrongful Death laws, to recover for the lost life.
Powerful sedative was found in Michael Jackson's home
Pioneer PressLos ANGELES — The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial...
Twins place Kevin Slowey on disabled list, recall Anthony Swarzak
Pioneer PressThe Twins announced this morning that they have placed right-handed pitcher Kevin Slowey on the 15-day disabled list with strained right wrist. Slowey started Friday night's game against Detroit but...
Eagan man sentenced for stealing from mortgage firm
Star TribuneAn Eagan man faces more than eight years in prison for stealing from the Burnsville mortgage company where he worked. Michael R. Sauve, 43, was sentenced Thursday to 98 months, double the time...
Hit hard, Slowey placed on disabled list
Minnesota TwinsRight-hander Kevin Slowey was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the contest with a strained right wrist. The Twins have called up right-hander Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A Rochester to take...
Three-run 16th gives Tigers victory over Twins
ExaminerAp Photo/Tom Olmscheid)Detroit Tigers' Placido Polanco (14) congratulates teammate Marcus Thames (33) after Thames' hit a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of an...
Some cities are skipping sparkle, pop of fireworks
Star Tribune... your guides to days of fun Our searchable calendar and interactive map can guide you to all the festivals, fireworks and fun happening around the metro this...
Minnesota Twins lose in 16 innings to Detroit Tigers
Pioneer Press... bats, comebacks and shutout innings, and the Detroit Tigers had finally busted free from a seemingly impenetrable 7-7 deadlock with a...
Driver pleads guilty in road rage incident with undercover officer
Star TribuneA Coon Rapids man who shot an undercover Robbins- dale police officer during a road-rage confrontation in has pleaded guilty to one of the three felonies originally leveled against him...
Eric Decker could sign with Minnesota Twins and play Gophers football
Pioneer PressThe Minnesota Twins selected outfielder-wide receiver Eric Decker in the 27th round of June's major league draft, understanding he definitely will play his final football season this fall as a...
Twins' Slowey placed on DL with strained wrist
Pioneer PressMinneapolis—minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained wrist following his start against the Detroit Tigers. Slowey, who was trying to...
Century Avenue to close under I-494 in east metro
Pioneer PressCentury Avenue under the Interstate 494 bridge will be closed beginning Tuesday so the bridge can be widened. The road is expected to reopen by Aug. 30, according to the Minnesota Department of...
Xcel sued by Colorado environmentalists
Pioneer PressDenver — An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo power plant. WildEarth Guardians...
Franken to be sworn in Tuesday
Pioneer PressSen.-elect Al Franken will be sworn in Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in Franken's favor this week, turning back a challenge by Republican Norm Coleman....
18 charged after marijuana raids
Pioneer PressFederal officials proclaimed today that they'd charged 18 people in a sophisticated marijuana-growing operation that used several houses around the Twin Cities. Law enforcement officials claimed...
Harrowing escape from house fire near Hudson, Wis.
Star TribuneHalf an hour after Todd Davies made a routine check to ensure the garage door was shut Thursday night, he heard popping and crackling as his family was getting ready for bed at their country home...
What's open and closed on July 4th
Star TribuneWhat's OPEN AND CLOSED ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Post offices: Closed except for the 24-hour office at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Express mail will be delivered in the metro area....
Large fight is broken up at St. Paul soccer field
Star TribuneA large fight erupted Friday night at a soccer tournament catering to the Somali community, St. Paul police said. The melee started sometime after 9 p.m. and involved an unknown number of people at...
Assaults On Greenway Cyclists Prompt Partnership
WCCORead More Minnesota News Three teenagers have been arrested for attacking Twin Cities cyclists on the Midtown Greenway. The teenagers hit the cyclists with rocks and bits of concrete as they biked...
Big comeback nets big letdown
Minnesota TwinsThe game would have never made it to extra innings if not for a big sixth inning by the Twins in which they scored five runs to tie the game at 7. Joe Crede started the big inning for Minnesota with...
Iraq war veteran and Twin Cities native runs to raise money for wounded vets
Pioneer PressMatt Cavanaugh, center, is running in a series of races this year to raise money to help wounded veterans. After surpassing his original goal of $25,He...
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