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Some lakes may still be frozen for Fishing Opener

trobertson May 8, 2013, 3:44 PM May 8, 2013

The 66th annual Governor’s Fishing Opener set for this weekend in Park Rapids may be one for the record books. Many lakes in the area still have lots of ice, enough so that even a couple of days of warm temperatures are unlikely to make it disappear in time for Saturday’s walleye opener.

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Bemidji dental clinic expands low income services

trobertson April 9, 2013, 11:36 AM Apr 9, 2013

The Northern Dental Access Center in Bemidji — which offers dental care to low income people — is expanding to offer other family health services.

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Tribal protest echoes through Paul Bunyan Mall, supports hunger strike in Canada

trobertson December 27, 2012, 8:32 AM Dec 27, 2012

More than one hundred tribal members gathered inside the Paul Bunyan Mall in Bemidji Wednesday to stage a “flash mob” drum and dance circle. The event was organized as a show of support for a Canadian tribal chief who is on a hunger strike in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Absent minded driver loses passenger

trobertson July 17, 2012, 10:02 AM Jul 17, 2012

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A sleeping teenager was ejected from a car traveling north of Blackduck, then had to wait for the car’s driver to notice she was missing.

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Rally planned in response to cross burning

trobertson June 13, 2012, 3:58 PM Jun 13, 2012

A Bemidji group focused on race relations will host a community anti-racism rally Thursday. The Shared Vision-sponsored rally is in response to a recent cross burning incident at a residence north of the city.

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International Falls wins $657,000 grant for rail hub project

trobertson May 24, 2012, 3:10 PM May 24, 2012

The International Falls Economic Development Authority as been awarded a $657,000 grant to construct a warehouse that will aid international shipping and create jobs.

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Red Lake skateboarders ready to roll

trobertson May 8, 2012, 12:25 PM May 8, 2012

Youth programming efforts on the Red Lake Indian Reservation got a big boost this week. The Red Lake Nation received a $750,000 community development grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community south of the Twin Cities.

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IDEA competition rewards up and coming entrepreneurs

trobertson April 30, 2012, 4:08 PM Apr 30, 2012

Another batch of winners has been announced by the IDEA Competition in northwest Minnesota. Now in its fourth year, the competition is designed to encourage homegrown entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas or inventions.

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Walleyes, northern pike begin spring spawning runs

trobertson April 6, 2012, 4:31 PM Apr 6, 2012

Walleyes, northern pike and perch have begun their spawning runs in many northern lakes.

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Murphy resigns as Beltrami County administrator

trobertson March 30, 2012, 10:50 AM Mar 30, 2012

Beltrami County Administrator Tony Murphy is resigning. Murphy, who served in the key post more than a decade, submitted his resignation letter Thursday afternoon to commissioners.

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MPR News From our outstate correspondents

By trobertson

Some lakes may still be frozen for Fishing Opener

Bemidji dental clinic expands low income services

Tribal protest echoes through Paul Bunyan Mall, supports hunger strike in Canada

Absent minded driver loses passenger

Rally planned in response to cross burning

International Falls wins $657,000 grant for rail hub project

Red Lake skateboarders ready to roll

IDEA competition rewards up and coming entrepreneurs

Walleyes, northern pike begin spring spawning runs

Murphy resigns as Beltrami County administrator