Greater Minnesota

June 30, 2009 7:20 AM

Hospitals, lawmakers discuss impact of health program's demise

Hospitals are trying to determine how they'll close the gap when the state's low-income health care program is eliminated.

by Toni Randolph

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June 30, 2009 6:28 AM

'Move over' law for boaters takes effect this week

A new "move-over" law for Minnesota boaters takes effect Wednesday.

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June 29, 2009 4:55 PM

1 drowned, 1 missing in Pokegama Lake

The body of a swimmer has been recovered, but another person is still missing after the two disappeared in wind-swept Pokegama Lake in Itasca County.

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June 29, 2009 3:03 PM

MnDOT to begin survey of Winona Bridge

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct an archeological and historic study of the land surrounding the Winona Bridge.

by Sea Stachura

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June 29, 2009 2:15 PM

Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

The water supply in the city of Park Rapids is contaminated with nitrates, and many suspect the source is the fertilizer used on local farm fields.

by Tom Robertson

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June 29, 2009 11:01 AM

Great Lakes wolves returning to endangered list

Several environmental groups said Monday they reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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June 29, 2009 6:35 AM

St. Louis County seeking buyer for old jail

St. Louis County officials are making one last effort to sell the historic but dilapidated former county jail in downtown Duluth.

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June 29, 2009 6:20 AM

Roseau to begin work on $30 million flood control project

The city of Roseau will break ground today for a $30 million flood diversion channel.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 26, 2009 4:57 PM

New firewood rules for Minn. national forests

Officials are implementing new rules on firewood used in Minnesota's national forests to try to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.

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June 26, 2009 4:33 PM

Southeast Minn. watershed gets federal funds for conservation

The Whitewater Watershed in southeast Minnesota will get $300,000 for conservation from the federal government.

by Sea Stachura

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