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October 29, 2009 1:00 PM

Teachers union supports school funding ballot measures

The head of Minnesota's teachers union says next week's election is just the latest sign that the state's system for funding schools needs a complete overhaul.

by Tom Weber

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October 29, 2009 12:48 PM

Ethanol plant penalized for environmental violations

A company that runs an ethanol plant west of the Twin Cities must pay a $425,000 civil penalty for environmental violations, including exceeding its wastewater discharge limits.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 29, 2009 10:52 AM

Three cities receive loans for water projects

Water projects in three Minnesota cities will move forward with help from $20.6 million in federal stimulus dollars and state loan funds.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 29, 2009 6:39 AM

Jury awards $1.25 million in misdiagnosis death

A jury awarded more than $1.25 million to a family whose 21-month-old son was misdiagnosed by a Hibbing doctor and died.

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October 29, 2009 3:00 AM

Livestock farmers have last chance to get waivers

A voluntary program to help livestock farmers comply with environmental regulations ends next year and those who haven't made the changes yet have until the end of the week to apply for a waiver. Otherwise, the agreement commits farmers to make improvements by the end of next year.

by Elizabeth Baier

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October 28, 2009 2:05 PM

Environmental study on proposed metals mine now available

The Minnesota DNR has released a study that examines the potential environmental effects of the proposed Polymet metals mine in northeastern Minnesota.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 28, 2009 11:21 AM

Authorities seize cows from Stearns County farm

Authorities in central Minnesota have seized 47 cows from a dairy farm after they found the animals were living in poor conditions.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 28, 2009 6:38 AM

Walleye fishing rules tightened for Upper Red Lake

Anglers will have to settle for smaller walleyes on Upper Red Lake this winter.

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October 27, 2009 6:15 AM

In Winona, a watched bridge outfitted for tests

A picturesque Winona highway bridge that Minnesota transportation officials are deciding how to rehabilitate or replace gets some new gear this week.

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October 27, 2009 3:00 AM

Ring dike program will protect more than just farms

More than $4 million will pay for ring dikes around farmsteads in the Red River Valley, but flood protection is only a secondary goal for the federal program.

by Dan Gunderson

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