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March 24, 2011 12:45 AM

Legislators seek revenue from state lands

State legislators are pushing the pendulum away from science and conservation, and toward boosting revenue from state lands and encouraging recreation.

by David Cazares

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March 23, 2011 10:33 AM

Duluth gets gnarly

True, the Census shows that Rochester overtook Duluth to become the 3rd most populace Minnesota city, but you still can't do this in the land of Mayo.

by Michael Olson

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March 23, 2011 3:03 AM

Minnesota winter clings on with a blast that fends off spring. Flood predictions grow darker and actual flooding continues as snow and rain fall in much of the state. One worker is presumed dead after trying to clear an ice jam on the Minnesota River.

by Michael Olson

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March 22, 2011 3:00 AM

Finding beauty in the flood

On the muddy banks of the Minnesota River Chaska artist Richard Kochenash explained to the Chaska Herald what draws him to the paint the river this time of year. "It is a time of transition. ... The strength, the points of the ice, and the energy" of the river.

by Michael Olson

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March 21, 2011 3:00 AM

Gloomy forecast gives rise to flood concerns

The latest predictions for precipitation around the state aren't reflected in the most recent flood outlooks.

by Michael Olson

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March 20, 2011 6:30 AM

Preparing for high water

The rivers are rising in Minnesota, and the experts have been handing out plenty of advice on what you should do to get ready.

by Mark Steil

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March 18, 2011 5:26 AM

Bioscience conference set for Worthington

Bioscience is a big, diverse field and all parts of the growing industry will be discussed at a conference in Worthington in southwest Minnesota in early April

by Mark Steil

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March 18, 2011 3:00 AM

Domestic bid in the works to buy Cirrus

An effort to keep Duluth-based Cirrus in the hands of U.S. owners is underway two weeks after the airplane manufacturer announced it entered an agreement to be purchased by a Chinese group.

by Michael Olson