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April 5, 2011 6:15 AM

Fargo psychiatrist earns national honor for disaster work

McLean says people here tend to be a stoic bunch, but humor is important in stressful situations.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 5, 2011 6:15 AM

DNR to close border lakes and rivers to fishing

DNR officials to limit fishing in border waters to protect spawning walleye from potential over-harvest.

by David Cazares

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April 4, 2011 6:36 AM

EPA program to help Bemidji with sustainable planning

The Environmental Protection Agency has picked Bemidji to participate in a federal program that aims to help cities with revitalization efforts.

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April 4, 2011 3:00 AM

Red River rises

The Fargo-Moorhead area sits on nearly 4 million filled sandbags at the Red River rises.

by Michael Olson

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April 1, 2011 9:33 AM

DOT adds up record winter as snow disappears

The Minnesota DOT says snow plowing and removal costs for the past winter have set a new record.

by Mark Steil

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April 1, 2011 7:30 AM

A good animal story

A tasty venison sandwich allows a state DOT worker to bag a cat beneath the Bong Memorial Bridge, saving it from a fatal fall.

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April 1, 2011 3:12 AM

Asian carp trade jepordizes the Great Lakes

Asian carp is a delicacy, a commodity and an invasive species that could radically alter the ecosystem of the Great Lakes.

by Michael Olson

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March 31, 2011 10:50 AM

School officials wary of rising food prices

The United States Department of Agriculture has predicted food costs will increase three to four percent this year. That worries Minnesota school officials, who likely will have to manage those increases -- and consider raising lunch prices.

by Julie Siple

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March 31, 2011 7:00 AM

Share your stories about health care

The latest data from the County Health Rankings show that healthy living depends on a variety of factors. Share your stories about health care.

by David Cazares

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March 31, 2011 3:09 AM

American Crystal Sugar is ready for Roundup

The board of directors for American Crystal Sugar Co. has approved the use of Roundup Ready beet seed for the fourth consecutive year. Opponents to genetically modified food are expected to file a suit against the seed, but that didn't deter the nation's largest sugar beer co-op.

by Michael Olson

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