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July 13, 2009 9:41 AM

AAA: Gas price down 9 cents since last week

Minnesota gasoline prices are down about 9 cents over the past week to an average of $2.48.

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July 10, 2009 4:00 PM

More consumers explore using home-based wind turbines

U.S. sales of home-based wind turbines increased almost 80 percent last year, to more than 10,000 units. However, the machines don't always work as advertised.

by Mark Steil

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July 9, 2009 3:44 PM

Regulators approve Wis. utility's wind farm in Minn.

Wisconsin regulators have given a Wisconsin utility permission to build a giant wind farm near Albert Lea in southern Minnesota. Minnesota officials still need to sign off on the project.

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July 9, 2009 3:00 PM

Minnesota greenhouse using own biomass for energy savings

An award-winning farm and greenhouse business in southeastern Minnesota is using its agricultural waste to heat its facilities.

by Sea Stachura

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July 7, 2009 3:14 PM

80-year-old woman hits $1.3 million jackpot at casino

An 80-year-old woman who was visiting relatives in Minnesota won $1.3 million at Mystic Lake casino Monday night.

by Madeleine Baran

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July 7, 2009 1:41 PM

Duluth airplane parts company hiring back laid-off workers

While manufacturing companies around the country are slashing workforces, a Duluth airplane parts maker is rehiring.

by Bob Kelleher

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July 7, 2009 11:52 AM

Safety drills this week at Monticello nuclear plant

Several hundred emergency responders will descend on Monticello this week for a routine safety drill at Xcel Energy's nuclear power plant.

by Elizabeth Baier

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July 6, 2009 7:30 AM

New federal farm program off to slow start

The federal farm program offers a new option this year that's seen as a move toward reform, but few farmers are participating.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 6, 2009 6:53 AM

Construction of Duluth's new airport terminal building begins

Site preparation work begins Monday for Duluth's new $65 million airport terminal building.

by Bob Kelleher

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July 6, 2009 6:15 AM

Duluth neighborhood tries to minimize storm runoff

Duluth is trying an experiment to see how much storm water a neighborhood can prevent from entering nearby streams.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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