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Statewide Blog

The fishing trade-off

The fishing trade-off

The fishing industry is big business in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The DNR says fishing creates 43,000 jobs in the state and is responsible for $2.8 billion in retail spending. But a small group of fishermen are also trashing Minnesota lakes.
by Michael Olson

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Spring planting moving ahead

Spring planting moving ahead

Minnesota farmers are finding the best field conditions of the spring this week, and planting activity is ramping up across the state.
by Mark Steil

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How to draw a political line

How to draw a political line

Republican lawmakers in St. Paul have released a proposed redistricting plan that is drawing criticism from Democrats. The plan, if adopted as is, would force Democratic officials to have to face each other in the newly redrawn districts. It is a divide and conquer strategy that is common with any redistricting process.
by Michael Olson

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Affordable housing options are scant across Minnesota

Affordable housing options are scant across Minnesota

Housing prices may be low, but financing is hard to come by leaving a large segment of the market looking for a place to rent. A study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition indicated that most Minnesotans don't make the needed $15.67 per hour to support the Fair Market Rent of $821 per month on a two bedroom apartment.
by Michael Olson

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Wolf researchers call to remove grey wolf from Endangered Species List

Adding wolves on the Endangered Species list 35 years ago has had its intended effect. Wolf populations throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest have rebounded after the animals were on the verge of extinction.
by Michael Olson

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Bemidji poised to replace historic statue

Bemidji poised to replace historic statue

The Chief Bemidji statue that's sat on the shore of Lake Bemidji since the 1950s is being replaced. A committee is raising funds to commission a new statue that's more respectful of Shaynowishkung, the Ojibwe man depicted in the statue.

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