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January 16, 2010 12:00 PM

Researchers offer a new idea for ditches

A new research project in rural Adams will study how tweaks in ditch design affect the amount of sediment and nutrients leaving it. Known as a two-stage drainage ditch, it's said to be the first of its kind in southeast Minnesota.

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January 15, 2010 6:11 PM

North Star Foods won't rebuild St. Charles plant

North Star Foods has decided not to rebuild a meat and poultry processing plant in St. Charles that was destroyed by fire last year, eliminating 250 jobs.

by Bill Catlin and Madeleine Baran

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January 15, 2010 5:27 PM

State says atrazine rules are adequate

The Minnesota Agriculture Department says no changes are needed in the state's regulation of the farm herbicide atrazine.

by Mark Steil

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January 15, 2010 5:11 PM

Panel sets a vision for Minnesota's arts and culture

An advisory panel appointed by the Legislature has outlined a 25-year vision for using Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

by Euan Kerr

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January 15, 2010 4:53 PM

Committee's bill would realign Minn. environmental departments

The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee met in Bemidji Friday to hear feedback on a bill that would overhaul management of the DNR and other state agencies.

by Tom Robertson

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January 15, 2010 3:15 PM

4-year sentence for Wadena man with DWI history

A Wadena man with a history of DWI convictions has been sentenced to four years in prison for refusing a chemical test.

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January 15, 2010 2:59 PM

Minn. Red Cross says more money needed in Haiti, not people

News out of Haiti to Minnesota humanitarian groups is that one of major problems is getting supplies already in Haiti to people who need them.

by Dan Olson

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January 15, 2010 1:57 PM

Minneapolis service tonight for Haiti earthquake victim

Friends and family plan to gather Friday evening in Minneapolis to remember a seminarian believed lost in the earthquake in Haiti.

by Tim Nelson

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January 14, 2010 6:29 PM

St. Cloud school asked to return Petters donation

A St. Cloud high school has been asked to return more than $250,000 donated by convicted businessman Tom Petters.

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January 14, 2010 4:23 PM

Mining deal will bring more jobs, environmental concerns to N. Minn.

Duluth Metals has announced a partnership with one of the world's leading copper mining companies, a deal that's expected to provide money to start an underground mining project south of Ely.

by Bob Kelleher

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