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University, like park board, finds deals with Red Bull, Coke don’t mix

By Chris Steller | 10.16.09 | 5:32 pm

The University of Minnesota is the latest public body to make a mess with multiple beverage-marketing deals. The U of M has canceled a contract with Red Bull because the energy-drink company’s on-campus ads conflicted with the university’s…

AM.MN: Which endangered species delays bridge now? Certified inspectors

By Chris Steller | 08.05.09 | 8:30 am

am.mn logoAn unsafe Larkin Township bridge that’s been closed for 10 months might not get replaced in time for farmers to cross with their fall harvest, even though a contractor got the job in June. The presence of two endangered…