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Photos: Ice storm knocks out power in SW Minn.

Photos: Ice storm knocks out power in SW Minn.

An ice storm has caused wide-spread power outages in southwest Minnesota. Transmission lines feeding power to the city of Worthington are down and the city has declared a state of emergency, giving officials the authority to coordinate relief efforts with state and federal agencies.

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10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes

10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes

Even the most enthusiastic winter lovers are getting a little tired of this… (Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo) Here are are 10 things to look forward to as you wait out the coming storm…feel free to add to the list   1. That day it’s obvious spring has arrived (Lyndale…
by Jennifer Ehrlich

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Should Social Security benefits be used to reduce the federal deficit?

President Barack Obama’s budget is the first from a Democratic president to propose cuts to Social Security benefits. Source: CNN Money The smaller payments to seniors are conditional. Obama says he will agree to the cuts only if the U.S. Congress passes a budget that includes new revenue. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said the…
by Michael Olson

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Translation device bridges language gap for emergency responders

Translation device bridges language gap for emergency responders

A screaming baby is badly burned, but the mother doesn't speak English and paramedics cannot communicate with her. But the stressful episode is diffused because of a new device that quickly helps locate a translator.
by Conrad Wilson

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Are background checks an important part of reducing gun violence?

The Minnesota Legislature and the U.S. Congress are considering gun violence legislation. Opinion polls have consistently shown strong support for measures such as expanded background checks and a ban on assault-style weapons and large ammunition clips. Neither state or federal lawmakers seemed to think they had the votes to pass an assault weapons ban, but…
by Michael Olson

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