Greater Minnesota

July 21, 2009 2:28 PM

The list of affected post offices

The U.S. Postal Service has told the American Postal Workers Union it is studying changes to as many as 87 post offices in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Some may close, others may end window service and others may host consolidated services. Here's a list of those offices.

by Tim Nelson

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July 20, 2009 5:09 PM

Fire destroys Bois Forte tribe's headquarters

Fire has destroyed the headquarters of the Bois Forte Tribal Government in northern Minnesota.

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July 20, 2009 2:18 PM

Fewer home buyers trading up keeps prices down

The housing market is in a long slump, but sales of low-priced homes in the Twin Cities metro area are actually brisk. On the other hand, homes in the mid to high price ranges are selling very slowly.

by Annie Baxter

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July 20, 2009 12:00 AM

Minn. DNR continues fight against invasive species

The Minnesota DNR is stepping up enforcement efforts to slow the spread of invasive species in lakes.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 17, 2009 6:56 PM

Lakeville teen dies in hiking fall off rocky ledge

A Lakeville teen has died after falling off a rock ledge while hiking at Taylors Falls, Chisago County officials said.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 17, 2009 11:51 AM

Duluth to get $1.8 million for biodiesel buses

The city of Duluth is receiving $1.8 million in federal stimulus funds to buy five biodiesel buses.

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July 17, 2009 9:00 AM

DNR officials concerned over thefts of state flower

The theft of certain plants is big business nationwide, but the uprooting of Minnesota's state flower has some DNR officials worried.

by Mark Steil

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July 17, 2009 8:26 AM

Waseca man to attempt skydiving record

A southern Minnesota skydiver will attempt to break the state's skydiving record this weekend.

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July 17, 2009 6:27 AM

Ely hosts cardboard boat race this weekend

The Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday on Shagawa Lake in Ely.

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July 16, 2009 1:06 PM

13-year-old dies after being buried by corn

A 13-year-old boy has died after he was buried in corn on a Grant County farm.

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