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Midwest, Plains economic index drops again
A Nebraska economist says he sees signs that the regional recession will rival the 1981-82 recession for unemployment.
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Farm Bureau meeting: State Ag Department may face budget cuts
The state Department of Agriculture could face as much as 10 percent budget cut in the next biennium, forcing the agency to prioritizing programs.
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Traffic roundabouts becoming popular in Minnesota
Driving in Minnesota is still nothing like it is in Europe, but those traffic roundabouts are becoming more popular and accepted here.
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Faribault Teen Invited To Obama's Inaugural Ball
A 17-year-old Faribault teen has been one of the lucky Minnesotans to snag a ticket to the Black Tie Gala Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., for Barack Obama.
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Minnesota stores see long lines on Black Friday
Black Friday shoppers - many mindful of the economy - lined up outside Minnesota stores and malls before dawn in hopes of grabbing deals as the unofficial holiday shopping season began.
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Minnesotans React to Mumbai Attacks
Vardhini Mohan was shocked to learn about the attacks in Mumbai, a place she often visited when she lived in India.
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Long overdue Minn. bridge project gets scrutiny
One of Minnesota's highest profile bridge projects goes under the legislative microscope this week.
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Never dull a Minnesota STILL does not know who their US Senator is
The US Senate race in Minnesota is STILL not decided..read belowand post your comment: Minnesota Senate Race May Head to Courts - or Senate - for Decision With Sen.
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Jail time for rape near U, drunk shoppers, God robbers not busted
The Wayzata man charged in the scary stranger rape case near the University of Minnesota was sentenced to 24.5 years yesterday.
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Minnesota airmen finally on their way to Afghanistan
After a two day delay the 133rd Airlift WIng is on their way to Afghanistan. The part they needed to repair their plane came from another group of Minnesotans.
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Gov. Pawlenty appoints 4 to Outdoor Heritage Council
A constitutional amendment establishing the Outdoor Heritage Fund was passed by Minnesota voters November 4, 2008.
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Veterans Home beset by poor management, audit reveals
Who is accountable? And, who has been made accountable for these infractions? What disciplinary actions have been taken? When will this end? Close comment Add your own comment More from Minneapolis F inancial ...
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Federal Unemployment Benefits Extended In Minn.
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Wild turkeys return to Minnesota
Two tom wild turkeys display thier plumage near Black Dog Lake in Burnsville. At 49 million birds a year, Minnesota's domestic turkey industry is the largest in the nation.
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Editorial: Minnesota leads in health care reform
U summit highlights much-needed Medicare fixes. Last update: November 25, 2008 - 7:31 PM Tuesday's Prescription for Reform Health Care Summit at the University of Minnesota already had a lineup of health policy ...
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Klobuchar hopes Obama will name strong Ag Secretary
The biggest mystery in the agricultural community is who will become the new U.S. secretary of agriculture.
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Minnesota boys high school hockey rankings
The preseason Associated Press Poll for Minnesota boys' high school Hockey , provided by Let's Play Hockey newspaper.
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Minnesotan, Texan get prison for deer smuggling
Two men will serve prison time in a scheme to smuggle deer from Minnesota to Texas for trophy hunts.
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Minnesota-Made Throwable Robot Gives Cops an Edge
The Plymouth Police Department has a new member of its SWAT Team. It's 7 inches long with wheels on either end and weighs a little more than a pound.
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Tension Rises as Minn. Recount Enters Week 2
The party has forgotten its principles and lost its way With just a fifth of the state's precincts left to go in Minnesota's Senate recount, supporters of Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman remain ...
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