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Statewide Blog

Legendary Minnesota “Iron Lady” turns 92

Legendary Minnesota “Iron Lady” turns 92

Former U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar endorsed Rick Nolan today in his bid to take on GOP incumbent Chip Cravaack in the 8th Congressional District, but the two politicians shared the moment with groundbreaking Iron Range newspaper publisher Veda Ponikvar, who turned 92.
by Dan Kraker

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Pagami fire post-mortem; Obama comes to town; Becoming conservative

Eight Forest Service workers faced down death last year in BWCA fire; Obama comes to town; Minnesota cabin owners lose mineral lease fight, for now; Firefighting effort at Sartell mill could reach 6 figures
by Michael Olson

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Rising rivers; telescope mystery; the miseducation of Jostens

Firm tied to 35W bridge still getting Mpls. contracts, bidding on Stillwater bridge; Rising St. Croix, Mississippi rivers create headaches; St. Paul UCC church at brink of closing over gay-marriage stand; St. Paul UCC church at brink of closing over gay-marriage stand; U telescope's two-day detour ends at Texas truck wash
by Michael Olson

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Accretive Senate panel in 24 Tweets

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken held a field hearing examining the collection practices of Accretive Health. Minn. AG Lori Swanson is investigating the company after receiving complaints of aggressive collection practices being used in hospitals.
by Michael Olson

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Mining exploration moves forward near BWCA

Mining exploration moves forward near BWCA

Feds OK mineral exploration permits near Ely; Fire just latest setback for Verso; Wal-Mart takes aim at Best Buy with ads; Pay restored for local Guard; Waldron out, interim chief selected for Virginia Police; Coalition targets Minnesota farmers for cleanup of river sludge
by Michael Olson

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Calls for peace in Proctor follow alleged anti-gay attack

Duluth News Tribune: "A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night."
by Michael Olson

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