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Archives for July 2012

8th District DFL contest heads to wire

David CazaresDavid Cazares July 30, 2012, 10:48 AM Jul 30, 2012

Aiming to recover from former U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar’s stunning defeat in the 2010 elections that sent a wave of Republican freshman to the House of Representatives, Democrats will soon select one of three challengers to U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack.

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Fargo Moorhead construction strongest in five years

Dan Gunderson July 25, 2012, 10:09 AM Jul 25, 2012

Building permit activity in the Fargo Moorhead area this year is the highest it’s been since 2007.

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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Voter ID laws

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 24, 2012, 4:48 AM Jul 24, 2012
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Voter IDs laws have become a political flashpoint in what’s gearing up to be another close election year. Supporters say the laws — which 30 states have now enacted in some form — are needed to combat voter fraud, while critics see them as a tactic to disenfranchise voters.

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USDA gives final approval to herbicide resistant sugar beets

Dan Gunderson July 23, 2012, 4:30 PM Jul 23, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved use of herbicide resistant sugar beets.

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Check your math; Fake pot rolls on in Duluth; Romney strongest on the Range

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 23, 2012, 8:30 AM Jul 23, 2012

Check your math: many students fail math grad exam; Fake pot rolls on in Duluth: owner vows to defy new law; Romney strongest on the Range: poll shows Romney ahead in Arrowhead, Obama winning the rest of the state

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Politics of fear: Bachmann’s Muslim Brotherhood “list”

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 20, 2012, 2:50 PM Jul 20, 2012
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Rep. Bachmann’s allegation that federal agencies are being infiltrated with Muslim extremists aiming to bring down the government has been met with bipartisan criticism.

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Iron Range hate crime charges; Bachmann targets Ellison; Warm lakes pose health risk

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 20, 2012, 8:05 AM Jul 20, 2012

Crews remove pipe bomb from vehicle at Mayo Clinic campus; Bachmann turns Muslim Brotherhood focus on fellow Minnesotan; State Health Dept warns swimmers of deadly amoeba

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Congress questions domestic use of drones

Dan Gunderson July 19, 2012, 4:26 PM Jul 19, 2012

Members of Congress are asking questions this week about domestic use of unmanned aircraft systems.

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Get Out There

A day in Winona

Molly BloomMolly Bloom July 19, 2012, 7:38 AM Jul 19, 2012
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WINONA, Minn. — The streets of downtown Winona felt a little sleepy on a recent Wednesday morning, but Adventure Cycle and Ski was hopping with both local gearheads and casual bike riders. “The bluffs up there? Some of the best mountain biking in the state,” says Jim Trouten, an employee at the shop who knows Winona’s Read more →

Bachman doubles down after bipartisan opposition emerges to her Muslim Brotherhood claims

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 18, 2012, 8:15 AM Jul 18, 2012

Marriage amendment foes winning money race; Bachmann’s former campaign chief — shame on you, Michele; Fed: Regional economy sees moderate growth; Video chat with Olympian and Duluth Native Kara Goucher; St. Paul City Council approves Saints ballpark financing; Franken raps Facebook on photo tagging

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