Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota News http://www.news-spider.com/Local/Minnesota/Minneapolis-St._Paul/index.html Latest Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota News from news-spider.com. News from more than 2,000 sources, updated continuously. en-us © 2008 news-spider.com. All rights reserved. Sat, 17 May 2008 01:17:08 GMT Man Lives With Untreated Lyme Disease For 10 Years http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210991286.html May is peak time for adult deer ticks in Minnesota. The pests are responsible for transmitting a number of diseases, including Lyme Disease. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210991286.html Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:42 GMT State leaders predict budget deal by Sunday morning. Talks resume at 8:45 Friday night http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210991297.html House Speaker and others close in on deal as Gov. Pawlenty heads for Wisconsin to help John McCain. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210991297.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:54:58 GMT Warm-weather businesses hurting after cold spring http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987714.html Friday marked the warmest day in 2008 so far, but it took a while to get here. In 2007, temperatures around the state were higher two months sooner than this year. This year's warm up is taking atoll ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987714.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:53:17 GMT Como exhibit to feature rare butterflies thanks to Scandia man http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987703.html A new exhibit at the Como Zoo in St. Paul will feature butterflies from all over the world and it's all thanks to a Scandia man. Kraig Anderson says hundreds of animals arrive at his little hobby farm ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987703.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:53:16 GMT Xcel Starts 'Smart-Grid' Project In Boulder, Colo. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987674.html Xcel Energy has launched a $100 million "smart grid" project in Boulder that will use technology to help customers conserve more energy while helping the utility reduce outages. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987674.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:34:48 GMT Ventura claims CIA has an operative working in Minnesota state government http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987683.html Click here: What Ventura said about the CIAClick here: what Ventura said about running for SenateHinting at a run for the US Senate seat in Minnesota isn't the only interesting thing Jesse Ventura is ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987683.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:27:41 GMT Same Sex Marriage Debate Heating Up In Minnesota http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987676.html For more than 30 years, All God's Children Church has been performing same sex wedding ceremonies in South Minneapolis, though never legally recognized. The congregation has hope that will change soon ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987676.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:14:57 GMT School Implements 'No Touching' Playground Policy http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987677.html A new "no touching" policy at a Minneapolis elementary school is stirring controversy among parents and students. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987677.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:05:04 GMT California Court says Yes to GLBT marriage, so, what will happen here? http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987687.html The applause when California's Supreme Court overturned state law to allow same sex marriage was heard loud and clear all the way here http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987687.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:04:06 GMT Another day, another record for gas prices http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987688.html Click here for Twin Cities lowest gas pricesTriple-A says the national average for a gallon of unleaded went up a penny from overnight. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1210987688.html Fri, 16 May 2008 23:02:33 GMT