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April 10, 2013 4:12 PM

Ice storm: Worthington declares state of emergency

More than 70,000 utility customers in southwest Minnesota and eastern South Dakota were without power over the last 24 hours as freezing rain wreaked havoc with power lines and utility poles.

by Mark Steil

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April 10, 2013 11:25 AM

Photos: Ice storm knocks out power in SW Minn.

An ice storm has caused wide-spread power outages in southwest Minnesota. Transmission lines feeding power to the city of Worthington are down and the city has declared a state of emergency, giving officials the authority to coordinate relief efforts with state and federal agencies.

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April 10, 2013 9:26 AM

Officers’ job hazards include being bitten, punched and spit on

The suspect allegedly punched the officer in the face, leaving a mark, and spit at the officer's partner.

by Brandt Williams

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April 10, 2013 6:37 AM

Major power outage in Worthington as ice storm rolls through Minnesota [Photos]

Ice covered much of Southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota as a large multi-day winter storm plowed through the Midwest.

by Michael Olson

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April 10, 2013 6:01 AM

10 things to love about Minnesota summer…if it ever comes

Even the most enthusiastic winter lovers are getting a little tired of this… (Auto dealership on March 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Minn./AP photo) Here are are 10 things to look forward to as you wait out the coming storm…feel free to add to the list 1. That day it’s obvious spring has arrived (Lyndale…

by Jennifer Ehrlich

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April 10, 2013 5:42 AM

What’s the worst thing that could happen to St. Paul?

St. Paul rates the risk of tornadoes, floods, invasive species, infectious diseases and other hazards.

by Curtis Gilbert

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April 10, 2013 5:00 AM

Proposals would spend $500,000 a year on broadband office

Legislation in both Minnesota houses would spend $500,000 a year to create a broadband development office that would track and promote ways to increase high-speed Internet availability in the state.

by Dave Peters

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April 10, 2013 12:46 AM

Should Social Security benefits be used to reduce the federal deficit?

President Barack Obama’s budget is the first from a Democratic president to propose cuts to Social Security benefits. Source: CNN Money The smaller payments to seniors are conditional. Obama says he will agree to the cuts only if the U.S. Congress passes a budget that includes new revenue. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said the…

by Michael Olson

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April 9, 2013 5:22 PM

Translation device bridges language gap for emergency responders

A screaming baby is badly burned, but the mother doesn't speak English and paramedics cannot communicate with her. But the stressful episode is diffused because of a new device that quickly helps locate a translator.

by Conrad Wilson

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April 9, 2013 6:36 AM

Bemidji dental clinic expands low income services

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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