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Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Loons will soon begin their migration back to the north woods. The birds are a cultural and natural icon, not only in Minnesota but across the Great Lakes states. But last fall, nearly 900 loons died while migrating south across Lake Michigan. Scientists are not sure what killed the loons, but they suspect that invasive species may be to blame.
by Dan Kraker

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Should the governor and state lawmakers get a raise?

A state council is recommending the governor and state lawmakers get a pay increase. The governor’s current $120,303 salary would increase by 3 percent in 2015 and again in 2016. Legislator pay would be set at one-third of what the governor makes. That would take their $31,140-a-year salaries to $40,890 in 2015. Today’s Question: Should…
by Michael Olson

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At 89, volunteer librarian loves doing her part

At 89, volunteer librarian loves doing her part

At age 89, Ruth Boldan is still a volunteer librarian at the underheated, overstuffed 1890s schoolhouse that is now home to the Hazel Dell Library in Leader, Minn.

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How should the U.S. respond to North Korea’s threat of a nuclear attack?

The U.N. Security Council agreed to tighten sanctions against North Korea on Thursday as punishment for its recent nuclear test. The Council’s unanimous agreement came after three weeks of negotiation between the U.S. and China, which has opposed such measures in the past. North Korea was furious at the U.N. action, issuing a threat to…
by Michael Olson

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Violence Against Women Act reauthorization hailed in Indian Country

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization hailed in Indian Country

Minnesota advocates for Indian woman are hailing today's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. For years, the law has supported domestic violence prevention programs aimed curbing things like sexual assault. It has also funded shelters and training for law enforcement. But until now, the law did not cover many cases involving American Indian women.
by Conrad Wilson

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