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August 5, 2009

Obstruction Permits

“Clear a Path” (He said) Spend too much time in traffic, and you start to notice odd, little details. Like, the utility truck idling in front of me actually had something called an “obstruction permit,” posted in its rear window. I’ve heard of “construction permits,” but never “obstruction permits.” Brilliant idea! Imagine the next time...
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Home on a Diet

Inflated FSF: ‘Told You So’ Where: 29xx Quentin Ave. South, in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood What: 3 BR/3BA Cape Cod built in 1936 How much: asking $349.9k When: (re-)listed Mon. (Aug. 3) You’ve probably heard of home expansions. But have you ever heard of home contractions? This one did. When the home pictured...
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