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Statewide Blog

Reservation homelessness persists; Ron Paul joins Minn. GOP convention

Study: Reservation homelessness persists; Minnesota Vikings one step closer to new stadium; Ron Paul to speak at Minn. GOP convention; Bullying is common factor in suicide deaths of two teens in southeastern Minn.; Ax won't fall on rural post offices; Angry opponents of N.C. amendment call for moving Democratic convention from Charlotte
by Michael Olson

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Porketta or porchetta?

Porketta or porchetta?

Let's pause for a moment to express warm thoughts for the Italian immigrants who bring us porketta.
by Dan Olson

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Farmers market overload; BWCA land swap; ‘Bigotry’s last gasp’?

Does Minnesota have too many farmers' markets?; Despite Chicago mayor's intervention, Minnesota AG says she won't back off Accretive probe; Cravaack introduces BWCAW land swap bill; Bonding bill heads to governor without Mayo Civic Center funding; Twins win one but still having abysmal season; Op-Ed: Same-sex marriage amendments: bigotry's last gasp
by Michael Olson

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When bass attack

When bass attack

Limnologist Gretchen Anderson Hansen was collecting crayfish in a lake in Vilas County, WI when she found herself being observed by a handful of hungry small mouth bass.
by Michael Olson

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Red Lake skateboarders ready to roll

Red Lake skateboarders ready to roll

Youth programming efforts on the Red Lake Indian Reservation got a big boost this week. The Red Lake Nation received a $750,000 community development grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community south of the Twin Cities.

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Vikings: House vote unworkable; The other side of the bridge; Catholic marriage campaign

Vikings bill passes House; Fortunes of Wisconsin landowners take turn with St. Croix River bridge; Catholic Church a powerful force in marriage amendment debate; On Game Day, bonding bill games cease; Wisconsin Gov. candidates Barrett and Falk compete for labor votes
by Michael Olson

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Walleye opener ‘pretty darn normal’; Bear kills dog; MN GOP fiscal woes

U of M to clamp down on executive severance pay; Minnesota walleye preview: 'A pretty darn normal opener'; Dog killed by bear in backyard of Sherburne County home; Minnesota House passes bonding bill; Minnesota Republican Party lays out 'serious concerns' about financial management; 'Antiques Roadshow' in Minneapolis
by Michael Olson

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Port of Duluth photo tour

The largest port on the Great Lakes and the most inland international port in the world, the Port of Duluth is the cornerstone of commerce and shipping this side of the Rocky Mountains.
by Michael Olson

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Red Bulls return; Nolan gets DFL nod; Graduates face grueling job hunt

Last of Minn. Nat'l Guard Red Bulls return home; Body of fallen soldier escorted to Rochester; Nolan gets DFL endorsement in the 8th District; College graduates likely to face long job hunt; Twins no bargain, but tickets are
by Michael Olson

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This week in Minnesota

Getting around the Land of 10,000 Lakes; Stormy weather; Fighting for the 8th District and other stories featured on Minnesota Today from MPR News.
by Michael Olson

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