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August 8, 2011 11:16 AM

Making better pasta

There's growing consumer acceptance of multigrain pasta made from things like navy beans or kidney beans.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 8, 2011 4:52 AM

Around MN: Body of Duluth ‘Deeps’ drowning victim found in lake

The body of a boy who was swept away by rushing water in Amity Creek on Tuesday has been recovered in Lake Superior.

by Michael Olson

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August 4, 2011 11:24 AM

Suzlon to pay big pollution penalty

The Suzlon plant opened in late 2006 to make blades for wind turbines, and at its peak employed about 500 people. The plant, which closed at the end of last year, faces big fines for pollution.

by Mark Steil

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August 4, 2011 9:58 AM

Why wait two years to file ‘wigger’ lawsuit?

The lawyer for a former Red Wing high school student says his client had good reason to wait two years to sue for race discrimination.

by Tom Weber

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August 3, 2011 3:39 PM

New cell tower to be built near BWCA

A judge ruled Wednesday that AT&T can build a cell phone tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The approved tower, at 199-feet, is less than the 450-foot tower the company was initially seeking.

by Michael Olson

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August 3, 2011 10:52 AM

Seniors underreport struggles with food

Seniors who have trouble getting enough nutritious food are significantly more likely to be in poor health.

by Julie Siple

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August 3, 2011 4:44 AM

Around MN: Teamsters back American Crystal workers

Teamsters say they won't make deliveries to American Crystal Sugar plants.

by Michael Olson

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August 2, 2011 4:59 AM

Around MN: raising the roof

Congress voted to raise the debt ceiling Monday night. Minnesota's delegation was split with four voting to support the measure and four against. The split wasn't among party lines.

by Michael Olson

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August 1, 2011 1:14 PM

Debt ceiling passes U.S. House, without support from Cravaack or Bachmann

by Michael Olson

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August 1, 2011 6:11 AM

Around MN: How will Cravaack vote on debt ceiling?

Rep. Chip Cravaack's vote on the debt ceiling will be watched closely by two groups that helped him get into office; GOP leaders and Tea Party supporters.

by Michael Olson

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