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Energy Costs
Governor Pawlenty announced today that $10 million is now available for micro-energy and conservation home improvement loans to help Minnesotans save on energy costs.
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Show offers introduction to work of documentary photographer Gordon Parks
From the streets of Harlem to the pitiful slums of Brazil, Gordon Parks focused his lens - and his life - on subjects that many people would prefer to ignore.
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Politicians Getting Rid of Petters Donations
Several of Minnesota's most prominent politicians from both parties are returning donations from businessman Tom Petters or donating the money to charity.
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State's quarterly economic update expected to be grim
Grim news is expected when the state of Minnesota releases its quarterly economic update Friday.
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Minnesota / Voters divided on outdoors, arts tax
A new poll shows a split among voters on a proposed state constitutional amendment to raise the sales tax to fund outdoors and arts programs.
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Minnesotans asked to be fire aware
The state fire marshal is asking Minnesotans to change their behavior as a way to reduce residential fires.
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USDA allows 'split status' for bovine TB in Minn.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced "split state status" for bovine tuberculosis in Minnesota, a move that's expected to help most of the state's producers by lessening costly testing ...
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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Announces Public Flu Shot Clinics
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency: WHO: The nonprofit Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency is announcing its 2008 public flu shot clinics.
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Editorial: Minnesota voters often reject attacks
Polls and history advise candidates to stay positive. Last update: October 6, 2008 - 7:11 PM The Monday midday headlines at StarTribune.com made for a disconcerting juxtaposition.
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Minnesota May Hold Back On Buying Bird Flu Drugs
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2 women missing in NE Minnesota
Searchers are looking for two missing hikers in northeastern Minnesota. The Cook County sheriff's office says the two women left Ely last Friday on the Kekakabic Trail.
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Woman gets nearly 13 years in fatal Minn. crash
A woman who initially lied about her identity and still denies driving a van that slammed into a school bus, killing four children, was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 13 years in prison.
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Study: bullet fragments spread lead in venison
A study on bullet fragmentation begun over concern about lead in hunter-harvested deer has found fragments spread farther than most hunters might expect, Minnesota wildlife officials said.
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Ex-Minnesotan loses appeal in Hong Kong milkshake murder
A Minnesota native sentenced to life in prison in Hong Kong in the death of her high-flying banker husband has lost her bid for a new trial.
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Minnesota lawmakers question $221 million plan to attack foreclosure crisis
Minnesota Housing Partnership Executive Director Chip Halbach, right, speaks at a state House committee Monday about recent federal legislation that addresses the foreclosure crisis in the state.
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Minnesota Poll Finds 4 In 10 Worse Off Than A Year Ago
The Star Tribune Minnesota Poll finds that 40 percent of Minnesotans feel they're worse off financially than a year ago.
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Poll: Most Favor Funding For Outdoors, Arts
Oct 6, 2008 12:08 pm US/Central Most Minnesotans favor a constitutional amendment to provide more money for the outdoors, the environment and the arts, even though many know little about what the proposal would ...
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Gore Campaigns For Senate Candidate Franken
Oct 4, 2008 7:08 pm US/Central MINNEAPOLIS Democrats brought in a heavy hitter Saturday to raise money and enthusiasm for Al Franken: Former Vice-President Al Gore.
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Minn. judge charged with failing to pay taxes
An Anoka County District judge is charged with four gross misdemeanors for failing to pay all his taxes from 2003 to 2006.
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State schools mostly steer clear of fall ballot
Choppy political waters have contributed to relative calm on Minnesota's school tax front.
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