May | 2013 | Statewide | Minnesota Public Radio News

Could Duluth’s Mayor be sued for parody of “Gangnam Style”?

Dan Kraker May 31, 2013, 11:01 AM May 31, 2013

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Duluth Mayor Don Ness contributed his interpretation of the internet song and dance hit “Gangnam Style” to a parody video in January. Could that earn him a lawsuit?

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Is the Fighting Sioux nickname battle over?

Dan Gunderson May 30, 2013, 10:53 AM May 30, 2013

The dispute over use of the Fighting Sioux nickname goes back decades.

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Mayo Clinic expands Sports Medicine Center

Elizabeth Baier May 29, 2013, 3:52 PM May 29, 2013

The Mayo Clinic announced this week an expansion of its Sports Medicine Center in Rochester.

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Mayo Clinic win could help attract high-speed rail

Elizabeth Baier May 28, 2013, 8:13 AM May 28, 2013

There is renewed discussion on a proposed high-speed passenger rail service between the Twin Cities and Rochester.

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Opening the cabin, an annual summer rite in Minnesota

Dan Kraker May 24, 2013, 12:02 PM May 24, 2013

Opening the cabin for the summer in Minnesota means work — and more memories — for Ely photographer Steve Foss.

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Siehl Prize awarded

Mark Steil May 23, 2013, 4:18 PM May 23, 2013

The winners of this year’s Siehl Prize for achievements in agriculture are Yue Jin, Phillip Minerich, Ted Huisinga and Ray Norling.

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Paddlers honor legendary Minnesota kayaker

Dan Kraker May 22, 2013, 7:34 AM May 22, 2013

Ten years ago this spring, Minnesota kayaking guru and author Jim Rada died of a heart attack while descending Upper Michigan’s Presque Isle River. This May a group of kayakers raced the river in his honor, sprinkling his ashes so he could ride with them one more time.

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Grand Forks drones attracting international attention

Dan Gunderson May 16, 2013, 2:05 PM May 16, 2013

The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department’s use of small unmanned aircraft is attracting journalists from around the world.

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Students around the world share science challenge

Dan Gunderson May 15, 2013, 2:53 PM May 15, 2013

International students often believe Americans have unlimited resources. North Dakota State University Assistant Professor Achintya Bezbaruah, who is leading middle and high school students in clean water projects, said students from around the world are surprised to learn students in the United States face economic constraints.

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Northern lakes nearing 1950s ice out records

Conrad Wilson May 10, 2013, 3:43 PM May 10, 2013

Some eagerly await the annual ice out, a rather obvious term that refers to the ice being absent from Minnesota lakes. The ice that still covers many lakes north of the Twin Cities brings to mind 1950, when conditions were similar.

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Archives for May 2013

Could Duluth’s Mayor be sued for parody of “Gangnam Style”?

Is the Fighting Sioux nickname battle over?

Mayo Clinic expands Sports Medicine Center

Mayo Clinic win could help attract high-speed rail

Opening the cabin, an annual summer rite in Minnesota

Siehl Prize awarded

Paddlers honor legendary Minnesota kayaker

Grand Forks drones attracting international attention

Students around the world share science challenge

Northern lakes nearing 1950s ice out records