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Greater Minnesota

Park vs. monument: What's in a name?

When we started thinking about a series of stories about Minnesota's national parks, we were quickly confronted by a tricky question -- just how many parks does Minnesota have?
by Jeff Jones

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Man questioned by police for unruly plane behavior

Police in Rochester say they're trying to determine whether a Northfield man should face criminal charges after flight attendants said he was unruly and removed him from a U.S. Airways flight that had stopped in Rochester.

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Grand Portage: A model of cooperation

Grand Portage: A model of cooperation

One of the state's more remote attractions is found on Lake Superior's North Shore. The Grand Portage National Monument celebrates the state's fur trading history. It also serves as a bellwether for cooperation between the federal government and American Indians.
by Bob Kelleher

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Wetlands loss outpacing restoration efforts

Wetlands loss outpacing restoration efforts

Even though Minnesota is spending millions to restore wetlands as part of the state's 50-year plan to add 2 million acres of waterfowl habitat in the state, the state is still losing more than it restores.
by Dan Gunderson

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Biotech beets ruling could impact Red River Valley

A decision by a federal judge to overturn federal approval of a variety of genetically engineered sugar beets could have a big impact on the Red River Valley, where most farmers currently plant that variety.

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