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July 17, 2006 2:00 PM

Tribal opposition delays ATV trail plan

The state wants to build a showcase ATV trail in Becker county. But the trail would cross the White Earth Indian Reservation, and tribal officials oppose the project.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 16, 2006 4:00 PM

Tribes say government trying to restrict gaming

The federal agency that regulates Indian gaming is proposing rule changes to restrict so-called video bingo machines. Tribes say it's a response to pressure from states.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 13, 2006 3:45 PM

Duluth gets tough on butts

Duluth was one of the first cities to institute a smoking ban. And that pushed a lot of people onto the streets. Now downtown Duluth has a new campaign -- against cigarette butts.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 12, 2006 11:00 AM

Minnesota is hot and getting hotter. Temperatures in the Twin Cities are expected to stay in the 90s for at least the next five days. The current dry spell is also predicted to continue through the weekend. What should Minnesotans do to weather the heat wave?

by Mark Seeley

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July 10, 2006 4:30 PM

DNR working fast on ATV trail system

The DNR continues to designate ATV trails for the state's four million acres of forest land. And the process continues to be controversial.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 7, 2006 1:42 PM

Bike culture meets film culture

For some, bicycles are not just a recreational pasttime or a way to commute and save money on gas. No, for some, bikes are an obsession, a lifestyle, and an art form. You can see some of that art in the Bicycle Film Festival, which rolled into Minneapolis Thursday night and continues until Saturday.

by Marisa Helms

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June 27, 2006 8:00 PM

First comes love. Then comes marriage?

Countries around the world have been debating gay marriage for years. President Bush has addressed the topic a number of times. And it's a rare day when the issue doesn't show up in the newspaper. But is same-sex marriage the most important concern in the gay community?

by Nikki Tundel

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June 19, 2006 12:00 AM

Jackpine Bob dies

A giant figure is gone from Ely. Bob Cary lost his battle with cancer on Saturday. To some, Cary was better known as Jackpine Bob - editor, author, columnist and storyteller.

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June 16, 2006 8:33 AM

More dads stay home to raise kids

Sunday is Father's Day, and an increasing number of fathers are defying traditional gender roles and redefining what it means to be a dad. Tom Vytlacil is one of those fathers. He is a stay-at-home dad and an organizer of a group called Minnesota Dads at Home.

by Cathy Wurzer