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July 23, 2009 3:36 PM

Group opposes Leech Lake oil pipeline

A grassroots group on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is mounting a petition campaign against a proposed oil pipeline.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 23, 2009 2:53 PM

90-year-old killed in tractor rollover in Becker County

A 90-year-old retired farmer is dead after a tractor rollover near Callaway in western Minnesota.

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July 23, 2009 1:33 PM

Sheriff identifies woman struck by semi on I-35

Cynthia Olson, 53, died after a semi-trailer truck hit her while she stood outside her car south of the County Road 61 exit, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 23, 2009 7:00 AM

Fees to clear lakefront vegetation could triple

Thousands of Minnesotans get permits every year to clear aquatic vegetation from their beach front property, but next year, the cost of those permits could triple.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 23, 2009 6:45 AM

10-city tour by Minn. development officials begins

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will kick of a series of events around the state today to talk about economic development and the stimulus package.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 22, 2009 4:56 PM

Arson suspected in northern MN tribal HQ fire

A reward is being offered for information about a suspected arson that destroyed the Bois Forte Tribal Headquarters in northern Minnesota.

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July 22, 2009 3:10 PM

Organic farmers hope trucks increase business

Farmers in southeastern Minnesota hope to capitalize on a growing interest in local foods, and have launched a trucking business to haul their produce direct to office buildings in the Twin Cities.

by Sea Stachura

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July 22, 2009 3:00 AM

St. Cloud residents not seeing results of stimulus

Many observers predicted that St. Cloud would be an early indicator of how federal stimulus money is working its way through the economy, but so far, things haven't improved much.

by Ambar Espinoza

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July 21, 2009 4:55 PM

School districts struggle to pay retirees' health benefits

Some Minnesota school districts may have to go into debt to pay for the rising cost of health care for their retired employees. But some are unhappy about paying higher taxes to fund someone else's health benefits.

by Bob Kelleher

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July 21, 2009 4:35 PM

Shipping at Duluth port slowest in over 70 years

A Duluth port official says shipping has slowed to levels not seen since the 1930s.

by Bob Kelleher

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