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Statewide Blog

Cropland bubble; Timber woes; Longest game yet at Target Field

High cropland prices sow fortune and worry; Is Wisconsin ripe for a Romney win?; Minnesota's reputation as electoral battleground state appears to be waning; Job numbers dropped under Gov. Romney: True; Twins outlast Brewers in 15 innings; Cold Spring Brewing Co. manager sees optimistic future with new $12 million expansion
by Michael Olson

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Photos: Locals rock Walker Art Center

Howler, tUnE-yArDs, Doomtree, Trampled by Turtles and The Hold Steady played outside the Walker Art Center Saturday. Here's a look at some of the photos taken there.
by Michael Olson

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This Week in MN: Ventura’s warm homecoming; General Mills same sex reverberations

Former Governor Ventura beats up on the two-party system and money in politics, and Minnesotans cheer him on; General Mills comes out against the marriage amendment; Farm bill; Politicians reveal riches (or lack thereof); and Senate candidate Kurt Bills stars in a bizarre short film.
by Michael Olson

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Southern Minn. flooding; Hubbard’s love for country; Nolan’s Act 2

Southern Minn. flooding; Hubbard’s love for country; Nolan’s Act 2

Cannon River flooding; Minnesota political leaders makes less money than other delegations; Minn. delegation less wealthy than other states; Marriage amendment: Where Minnesota corporations stand; Rick Nolan makes case for Act 2 in Congress
by Michael Olson

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Zoning issue or anti-Muslim bias?; Cougar boom; “Gangs in government”

Muslims aren't giving up on opening Islamic center in St Anthony; Cougars recolonizing Midwest, one male at a time; Former Gov. Jesse Ventura takes on 'gangs' in government; Koch funded group critical of "corporate special interests"; Miles Marshall Lews: Prince showed his roots on 'Sign O' The Times'; Album review: Trampled By Turtles shines in 'Stars and Satellites'
by Michael Olson

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Rally planned in response to cross burning

A Bemidji group focused on race relations will host a community anti-racism rally Thursday. The Shared Vision-sponsored rally is in response to a recent cross burning incident at a residence north of the city.

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Moderation in North Dakota; Voter ID costs; No train to Duluth

ND voters dump Fighting Sioux nickname; Property tax ban crushed at polls; Fargo expands panhandling ban; Voter ID supporters dispute Ramsey Co. election cost estimates; Minnesota warming trend gains steam; Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express derailed by Anoka County commissioners;
by Michael Olson

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Minn. big winner in ND election?; Part time orchestra; Reflections from the headwaters

Minn. big winner in ND election?; Part time orchestra; Reflections from the headwaters

Minnesota could win big after election results come in tonight in North Dakota; Monticello hopes private company can help struggling municipal broadband; Duluth teen clings to life after rescue from the cribs; FEC sues ex-Sen. Craig over use of campaign cash;
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