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September 1, 2011 2:30 AM

Around MN: Uncle Sam short on change

Uncle Sam's generosity runs dry before Red River Valley retention projects funded.

by Michael Olson

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August 31, 2011 2:45 AM

Around MN: No smoking in public housing

Blue Earth County agreed Tuesday to ban smoking in its 84 public housing units.

by Michael Olson

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August 30, 2011 1:22 AM

Around MN: Aggressive bears reported near Ely

DNR urges people to be careful after recent reports of aggressive behavior by black bears in the Ely area.

by Michael Olson

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August 29, 2011 2:00 AM

Around MN: School districts turn to voters for help

Voters across Central Minnesota this fall are being asked to help schools by raising taxes. As many as nine area school districts and as many as 120 in Minnesota will have at least one question on the Nov. 8 ballot.

by Michael Olson

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August 26, 2011 9:04 AM

DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears

DNR researchers monitor about 35 radio-collared black bears in northern Minnesota, and they're asking people heading out for the bear hunting opener Sept. 1 to be careful not to shoot them.

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August 26, 2011 2:02 AM

Around MN: No progress in American Crystal talks

There's no end in sight to the lockout at American Crystal Sugar Co.

by Michael Olson

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August 25, 2011 9:28 AM

Dry conditions hurt crops

Rainfall since mid-July in Waseca and Winnebago is a little over three inches less than average.

by Mark Steil

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August 24, 2011 3:00 AM

Around MN: Independence Party opposes anti-gay marriage amendment

Building a stronger economy in Duluth, Excelsior Energy responds, State Fair rundown, and other stories from around the state.

by Michael Olson

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August 23, 2011 2:17 PM

Cravaack agrees to town hall, protesters cheer

Rep. Chip Cravaack says he'll meet constituents at the Duluth airport Wednesday.

by Michael Olson

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August 23, 2011 4:36 AM

Around MN: Duluth mural work to resume

Also: DNT weights in on Excelsior Energy... Superior's Clough Island, conserved... The Bachmann Files

by Michael Olson

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