3,500 Local Hospital Workers Vote to Strike

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:54am

About 3,500 members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to strike. After two days of voting, 91 percent supported the strike option.

If the union calls a 2-5 day strike it would affect:

-Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina
-Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis

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WEB FORECAST: Mostly Sunny, Mild Wednesday

Submitted by Scott Theisen, KSTP Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:34pm

Tonight will be mostly clear and cooler, meteorologist Dave Dahl says. Overnight low temperatures will be around 50 degrees.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny and mild with highs in the mid-70s.

Click here to track your weather conditions with KSTP.com.

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North Metro Students Advance to International Future Problem Solvers Competition

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:50am

Six Forest Lake students and 11 Lino Lakes students will be competing in the International Future Problem Solvers competition this June.

The students advanced to the international competition after receiving high marks at the state level in March. It takes place June 7-10 at the University of Indiana.

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Assisted Suicide Group Accused in Apple Valley Woman's Death

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:39am

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Minnesotans Weigh Pros and Cons of Breakthrough Genetic Testing Technology

Submitted by KSTP News Staff

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:11pm

Lynn Fellman stares at a computer in her warehouse-district art studio, tapping on the keyboard as images of a human face expand and contract on the screen.

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Plant Sale Benefits Centennial Adult Transition Program

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:27pm

A plant sale is benefiting the Centennial Journey Program.

Journey is an adult transition program for students ages 18-21 with specialized needs. The program has an emphasis on independent living and vocational skill development.

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Anoka County Celebrates Mississippi West Regional Park Boat Launch

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:50am

The Mississippi West Regional Park boat launch opened just in time for the fishing opener this weekend.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony was Tuesday, May 8, and celebrated the first Anoka County boat launch in the city of Ramsey. The launch provides access to the river between Anoka and Champlin and is funded from the Metropolitan Regional Park and Trail Legacy program.

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