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Archives for January 2012

Minnesota wrestles with U.S.-Dakota War 150 years later

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 31, 2012, 2:45 PM Jan 31, 2012

No deal struck in Crystal Sugar labor talks, company says ‘window is closing’; Coalition raises $830K for gay marriage ban; $40K In Cattle Stolen From Minnesota Farm; After years on run, Maplewood man sentenced for $860,000 in fraud; Bachmann presidential campaign ended 2011 in debt

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Mayor Ness targeted for anti-racism campaign, beet lobby power, rampant walleye violations

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 31, 2012, 6:20 AM Jan 31, 2012
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Anti-racism campaign brings backlash to Duluth Mayor; Inside Congress, no one beats the beet lobby; DNR sweep of lake nets scores of violators; Romney campaign swings though Eagan; Candidates vie for 8th District DFL endorsement; Increase in snowy owl sightings

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Psychiatric hospital turmoil, Santorum stumps at Pizza Ranch, free speech in Little Falls

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 30, 2012, 7:45 AM Jan 30, 2012

Group fighting marriage amendment raises $1.2 million; Search suspended for cruise ship victims; St. Peter psychiatric hospital is in turmoil; Twin Cities courtrooms ramp up security; Mayo, Minn. communities targeting immigrant health; Yard sign restrictions challenged in Little Falls

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Where people and landscape meet

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 28, 2012, 8:18 AM Jan 28, 2012

The Playlist: “Duluth-based street photographer Kip Praslowicz shares his approach to portraits, and candid scenes in the community.”

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5 things that mattered in Minnesota this week

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 27, 2012, 4:09 PM Jan 27, 2012

Wolf hunt, traps killing pets, Bachmann announces re-election bid, lawmakers return to St. Paul, and a prison lock-down top the list of stories that mattered this week in Minnesota.

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Marketing firm may bring 200 jobs to Bemidji

trobertson January 27, 2012, 12:48 PM Jan 27, 2012
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There may be good news on the jobs front in Bemidji. Skybridge, a Minnesota-based marketing firm, has tentative plans to expand its business in the city, adding up to 200 new jobs.

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Unions, wolves and beer

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 27, 2012, 7:45 AM Jan 27, 2012

‘Right to work’ issue heats up in Minnesota; Smooth sailing predicted for Bachmann; Duluth school district faces multi-million dollar deficit; Sen. Franken makes web ad for marriage equality group; Some opt-out of Un-Fair Campaign about white-advantages; Group standing up to recent hate crimes in Rochester

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Snow plowing costs way down

Mark SteilMark Steil January 26, 2012, 11:09 AM Jan 26, 2012

Minnesota’s snowplows aren’t very business this winter. One longtime resident of Kandiyohi County told a county highway engineer that the last time he saw this little snow was 71 years ago, in 1941.

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Bachmann runs again, Somalia transfers restored, Native American remains under Pamida

Michael OlsonMichael Olson January 26, 2012, 7:25 AM Jan 26, 2012

After failed presidential bid, Bachmann aims again at 6th District; Pamida’s closing brings back discussion of burial site; Native Americans allege systemic racism in Carlton Co.; State pushes forward with Medicaid waiver; DNR would let wolf hunters kill 400; OccupyMN protesters arrested in downtown Minneapolis

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USDA updates plant hardiness map

Dan Gunderson January 25, 2012, 1:50 PM Jan 25, 2012

USDA officials say the new plant hardiness zone map is the first update since 1990.

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