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January 9, 2013 4:02 PM

Billings Clinic joins Mayo regional network

The Billings Clinic in Montana has joined the Mayo Clinic as the newest member of its regional care network.

by Elizabeth Baier

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January 9, 2013 10:34 AM

New study suggests Fond du Lac band a big economic engine

A new study estimates the economic impact of the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Band, whose reservation is located just outside Cloquet, at $305 million.

by Dan Kraker

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January 9, 2013 7:25 AM

Southern Theater survives, thanks to downsizing

Now emerging from a financial crisis that nearly killed it in 2011, the Southern Theater in Minneapolis survived collapse by stripping down to one staff person and becoming a rental facility for local arts groups.

by Chris Roberts

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January 9, 2013 7:00 AM

In Duluth, a campaign to reduce sex trafficking of young girls

Daily in Minnesota and across the country, young girls are bought and sold for sex. A group of advocates and law enforcement officials in Duluth is trying to increase awareness of the dangers and bring an end to the trafficking of girls.

by Dan Kraker

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January 9, 2013 5:00 AM

Weary of our elections? There is a better way

Ranked choice voting can restore majority rule.

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January 8, 2013 11:00 PM

How would you describe Richard Nixon’s legacy?

Today is the 100th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s birth. Today’s Question: How would you describe Richard Nixon’s legacy?

by Eric Ringham

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January 8, 2013 5:32 PM

Mille Lacs Band looks to purchase 2 hotels in St. Paul

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced plans Tuesday to purchase two hotels in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, it will give the bands ownership of nearly half of the capital city's downtown hotel rooms.

by Tim Nelson and Conrad Wilson

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January 8, 2013 4:50 PM

Police enlist hotels in fight against sex trafficking

The hospitality industry in Hennepin County is the latest frontline against child sex trafficking.

by Sasha Aslanian

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January 8, 2013 11:29 AM

Dozens of firms to design Southwest LRT

Here's the long list of firms to get subcontracting work on SWLRT.

by Jessica Mador

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January 8, 2013 5:00 AM

In lawsuits, facts ought to matter

It didn't make sense that different rules applied to suits against the government.

by Anthony Sanders

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