Greater Minnesota

July 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

The livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress.

by Mark Steil

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July 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Ten years after blowdown, Boundary Waters still recovering

Ten years after millions of trees blew down in Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Wilderness, the forest is in the midst of a comeback.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 1, 2009 12:14 PM

St. Cloud police warn of scammers targeting older people

If you don't know the person asking for money, don't give it away.

by Elizabeth Baier

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June 30, 2009 4:32 PM

Bank closure part of larger state oversight program

State commerce officials say they continue to closely monitor banks for any signs of financial problems.

by Ambar Espinoza

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June 30, 2009 8:53 AM

Men who drowned in Pokegama Lake were rescuing boy

Witnesses say two Grand Rapids men who drowned in Itasca County rescued a boy struggling in Pokegama Lake before the men went under.

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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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