Statewide Blog

October 3, 2011 2:59 AM

Around MN: redistricting, early life in Minn, Bachmann’s slide

Five judges on Tuesday begin hearing Minnesotans' opinions about fair congressional and legislative districts, a topic that surfaces every 10 years but is little understood by the public.

by Michael Olson

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September 30, 2011 2:59 AM

Around MN: farming and pollution, budget woes save wolves

A lack of money will end a federal program that has quietly trapped and killed thousands of wolves in northern Minnesota in the past 33 years, officials said.

by Michael Olson

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September 29, 2011 2:58 AM

Around MN: Guard aides Afghan ag, fire complicates moose hunt

BWCA fire adds complexity to moose hunt, permit refunds available.

by Michael Olson

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September 28, 2011 10:01 AM

Amazon expands in Grand Forks

Amazon started the Grand Forks operation 12 years ago. The latest expansion means 200 new full time jobs.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 28, 2011 3:07 AM

Around MN: money for burned trees, coal project suspended, end of history

It's not clear how the value of the trees could be figured, however, since they could never be harvested for commercial use because they lie within a federal wilderness, off-limits to logging. But the lawmakers said that's part of the problem.

by Michael Olson

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September 27, 2011 10:30 AM

State officials to host meetings on ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources will host three open houses to discuss the discovery of new emerald ash borer in southeastern Minnesota.

by Elizabeth Baier

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September 27, 2011 7:51 AM

That solar wind named after a Roman goddess

The Fairibault Daily News combed through some of the images and observations Minnesotan's had last night when the auroras were peaking across the sky.

by Michael Olson

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September 27, 2011 2:00 AM

Around MN: Bear talk, bad oysters, life without Zups

Elementary students, other 'Fans of Hope' distressed over Web-famous bear's possible death

by Michael Olson

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September 26, 2011 11:01 AM

Fergus Falls Center for the Arts has new leadership

A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls just hired Michael Burgraff as the organizations new executive director.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 26, 2011 6:30 AM

Garbage-to-compost operation may end

Minnesota's largest garbage-to-compost plant may end the composting side of it's operation. The Fairmont Sentinel says a costly paddle wheel is driving the discussion.

by Mark Steil

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