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January 5, 2012 11:26 AM

Investigators to examine alert response following chemical leak at nuclear plant

Inspectors for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are at the Prairie Island Nuclear plant to observe Xcel Energy's response to an alert.

by Robert Boos

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January 5, 2012 9:59 AM

Like magic, Harry Potter’s owl spotted across US

A species of majestic, mostly white owls is being sighted in abundant numbers this winter far from its native Arctic habitat.

by Robert Boos

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January 5, 2012 7:55 AM

Duluth mayor threatens to close casino over money spat

The city of Duluth laid out its strategy Thursday in an increasingly fractious dispute with the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Band.

by MPRNews Staff

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January 5, 2012 6:13 AM

New state program aims to increase organ donation

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety launched a new program today aimed at increasing the number of organ donors in the state.

by MPRNews Staff

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January 5, 2012 5:55 AM

Long test drive from Madison to Milwaukee ends in arrest

A man who took a car from a Madison dealership told police he was simply on a long test drive and had no intention of stealing the vehicle.

by MPRNews Staff

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January 5, 2012 5:48 AM

ND shoplifter makes amends 37 years later

A person who stole a sweater from the Straus Clothing store in Grand Forks nearly four decades ago has made amends.

by MPRNews Staff

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January 5, 2012 5:43 AM

ND, SD continue to enjoy record warmth

Record-breaking warmth continues to blanket the Dakotas.

by MPRNews Staff

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January 5, 2012 1:40 AM

Chlorine leak at Prairie Island, Bachmann’s next move, fracking rush is on

Leak at Prairie Island Nuclear plant closes schools; Bachmann's next move;

by Michael Olson

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January 4, 2012 2:07 PM

Traffic fatalities in Minn. at lowest numbers since 1944

Better traffic enforcement, education, and engineering have led to the lowest number of deaths on the roads since 1944.

by Robert Boos

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January 4, 2012 10:12 AM

Fanning drops out of MN-08 race, fighting anti-Somali bigotry, growing bold ideas locally

DFL'er Daniel Fanning drops out of Congressional race; Minnesota must battle against anti-Somali bigotry; Twin Ports researchers get five-year contract to study Great Lakes environmental issues

by Michael Olson

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