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November 16, 2011 1:45 AM

Child care union vote, synthetic drug suit tossed, Dayton 2014

Minnesota Republicans vow to sue over child care union vote. The governor says that even if a union is authorized, membership would be voluntary.

by Michael Olson

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November 15, 2011 1:29 AM

Reclaiming Thanksgiving, Minnesota River booty, Bachmann: Bush embraced socialism

Michael W. Weber has resigned from the board of directors at the Greater Twin Cities United Way in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct more than 40 years ago.

by Michael Olson

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November 14, 2011 9:00 AM

Moorhead mulls bong ban, oil boom extends Westward, Saturn returns

The impassioned debate over an ordinance to ban the sale of drug paraphernalia here will have its second round tonight before the Moorhead City Council.

by Michael Olson

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November 14, 2011 1:59 AM

Dayton: get serious about stadium, daycare union vote, finding weather geeks

Dayton: Legislative leaders need to stop dawdling and start negotiating.

by Michael Olson

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November 11, 2011 5:22 AM

Small-town movie theater goes digital

Michelle and Paul Haugerud, owners of the JEM Theater in Harmony, Minn., say they've been able to raise $7,200 in donations and secure a short-term loan to buy a used digital projector for $55,000. That could keep the theater open, for now.

by Elizabeth Baier

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November 11, 2011 1:59 AM

Remembering veterans, election results shifts focus to legislature, carp fatigue?

On the eve of Veterans Day, Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing two initiatives designed to help and honor Minnesota's military veterans. One would help more veterans find work. The other would restore funding for honor guards at military funerals.

by Michael Olson

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November 10, 2011 8:01 AM

Environmental groups target North Dakota on air quality

Environmental groups are joining battle with the state of North Dakota and its coal industry over air quality in northern Minnesota and especially in three national treasures: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Isle Royale National Park.

by David Cazares

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November 10, 2011 2:15 AM

Schools chart path after levy votes, Rochester family living in fear, the racino remedy

Owatonna schools look to future after referendum fails by ten votes. With red light on spending, what now for Duluth schools?

by Michael Olson

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November 9, 2011 9:24 AM

Measuring attitudes on wind energy

The Minnesota Wind Energy Landscape Symposium aims to develop a set pf best practices for local wind development projects.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 9, 2011 1:59 AM

Voters surrender control of hospital, schools see mixed election results, Weather Service nixes “wind chill”

Voters approve 70% of all school referenda; many raise own taxes. Minnesota Poll: Dayton hangs on to support even after tough year. Andersen cutting 250 jobs mostly in Bayport. National Weather Service says so long to wind chill terminology.

by Michael Olson

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