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StarTribune.com| It's official: Radke retires

December 19, 2006 – 4:22 PM

Brad Radke kept his word and made his retirement official today, ending a 12-year career with the Twins that was cut a bit short by a shoulder injury — but highlighted by four trips to the playoffs in his last five years.

StarTribune.com| Wolves lose out on Iverson

December 19, 2006 – 4:57 PM

The Denver Nuggets have acquired Allen Iverson from Philadelphia in a trade would send Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two 2007 first-round picks to the 76ers.

StarTribune.com| Longer school year proposed

December 19, 2006 – 11:38 AM

Note to students about to head off on Christmas break: Enjoy it while you can. The state’s school administrators want to lengthen the school year by five to eight days.

StarTribune.com| Former councilman gets 2.5 years in prison

December 19, 2006 – 5:05 PM

Former Minneapolis City Council member Dean Zimmermann was sentenced today in federal court for taking three bribes totaling $7,200.

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StarTribune.com| Ramsey County won't take undocumented prisoners

December 19, 2006 – 5:05 PM

The Ramsey County jail is imposing a moratorium on accepting undocumented immigrant detainees from the federal government, Sheriff Bob Fletcher said today. The County Board is considering prohibiting the practice.

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StarTribune.com| Burnsville arts center one step closer

December 19, 2006 – 3:36 PM

Burnsville's City Council has decided to move forward on a performing arts center, which could become the most expensive public building project in the city's history.

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