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Statewide Blog

The value of nature, the cost of an oil boom, returning sanity to the election process

U of M economist measures nature's benefits with dollars; Virginia police chief says tensions high after return to work; Oil boom severely straining North Dakota economy; What's next in the world of action sports distance jumping?
by Michael Olson

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Drones as law enforcement tool, Mayo Clinic job growth, Bachmann staffer defects to Paul

North Dakota, federal officials weigh in on drones as law enforcement tool; Schlienz may have died from rare, aggressive ailment; Mayo Clinic projects mean bright future for jobs; Nowthen approves protection contract with Anoka County sheriff after all; Farming practices threaten corn crop
by Michael Olson

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Senjem’s record, Stillwater school cuts, Iowa hogs political spotlight

Senjem is new Senate Majority Leader; Schlienz requested medical care day before dying; Stillwater schools plan $2 million in cuts - then $8 million more; NTSB: No distress signal before fatal helicopter crash; Fire destroys iconic Freeport flour mill; Developers seek to build large wind farm in western Wisconsin
by Michael Olson

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Mille Lacs fishing woes, Williston strip club boom, disparity grows between voters and congress

Mille Lacs fishing woes, Williston strip club boom, disparity grows between voters and congress

Possible Mille Lacs walleye limits raise eyebrows, concerns; Strip clubs welcome oil workers to North Dakota boom town of Williston; Congressional net worth more than doubles since 1984; Chaos at Mall of America ends in at least 9 arrests; Locked in St. Paul vault: $4.5 million photo album
by Michael Olson

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Minnesota group sues FDA over regulation of nano materials

The lawsuit, filed in a California Federal Court, says consumer products like cosmetics and sunscreen containing nano particles are already widely used by consumers, but FDA has failed to address risks from the nano materials.
by Dan Gunderson

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MnDot fined for flood-related worker death, Minn. climber reaches McKinley, letters to Santa

MnDot fined for flood-related worker death, Minn. climber reaches McKinley, letters to Santa

MnDOT district penalized for safety violations in Struck's death; Grand Marais climber reaches McKinley for second solo attempt; Officials celebrate significant F-M diversion milestone; Bishop offers victims apology;
by Michael Olson

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Vigil supports injured Lake City officer, lockout prayers, a waste-filled holiday

Candle light vigil for injured officer in Lake City; American Crystal Lockout: Ending a fight in God's house; Minnesota court upholds Chippewa tribal ruling against gaming company; Juhl acquires Valley View wind;
by Michael Olson

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