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January 28, 2011 10:05 AM

MPR News photos of the week

This week brought us the president's State of the Union address and Morning Edition traveled to Washington D.C. to guage Minnesota's power.

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January 25, 2011 5:00 AM

Winter Carnival needn't be snow white

The family of the first African-American King Boreas found involvement in the celebration a valuable experience.

by Brooke Blakey

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January 23, 2011 12:25 PM

Wis. man wins central Minn. Ice Fishing Extravaganza

More than 10,000 people gathered on a frozen Gull Lake near Brainerd Saturday for what's billed as the world's largest ice fishing event.

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January 21, 2011 9:59 AM

MPR News photos of the week

This week, Minnesota celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty toured his book and the state reluctantly welcomed some bitterly cold weather.

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January 21, 2011 9:06 AM

Chronic wasting disease in deer an 'isolated incident,' DNR says

Minnesota DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr said a single wild whitetail deer shot this fall near Pine Island has tested positive for chronic wasting disease -- a first for the state.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 21, 2011 6:26 AM

Minn. deer harvest up 7 percent in 2010

Minnesota's deer harvest rose 7 percent during the 2010 season, compared with the previous year.

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January 20, 2011 6:29 AM

Contest asks teens to address distracted driving

Minnesota teenagers concerned about the dangers of distracted driving have the chance to share their thoughts and creativity with their peers - and maybe win a little cash.

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January 14, 2011 1:47 PM

What's your sign? Minn. prof suggests it's off

A Minneapolis astronomy professor says he's stunned by the attention he's getting for suggesting the signs of the zodiac are all wrong.

by Chris Williams

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January 13, 2011 7:43 AM

Another $56 million available for heating help

There's more money on the way to help low-income Minnesotans pay heating bills, but state officials aren't sure it will be enough to meet the need.

by Dan Olson

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January 12, 2011 9:30 AM

Report from the Auto Show in Detroit: what's new?

A longtime auto industry reporter at the North American International Auto Show answers questions about the new cars and the future of the auto industry.

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