Greater Minnesota

March 21, 2013 10:30 AM

New Prague school briefly evacuated again

Students at New Prague Middle School were evacuated for about an hour Thursday morning after several staff members received a bomb threat via email.

by Tim Post

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March 21, 2013 4:00 AM

Snow and rain improve farming outlook

The start of spring means the crop planting season is not far away. While the two-year drought is a worry, there have been signs of hope recently. Increased precipitation has helped boost farmers' outlook for this year's crop.

by Mark Steil

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March 21, 2013 12:00 AM

Maps: City of Rochester expansion plans

How the city of Rochester, Minn., is planning for expansion over the next several years.

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March 19, 2013 4:31 PM

How Minnesota and Wisconsin's frac sand mining rules differ

A list of frac sand mining environmental regulations and a description of how each state approaches them.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 19, 2013 3:25 PM

Duluth shipping season set to begin

The 2013 Lake Superior shipping season is getting under way at the port of Duluth: The 1,000-foot Mesabi Miner is scheduled to be the first departure of the season Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

by Dan Kraker

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March 19, 2013 4:00 AM

Seeking help with future growth, Rochester already feels strain of expansion

Mayo Clinic wants to expand and is asking state help for city infrastructure. Meanwhile, Rochester is feeling strain from the rapid growth it's already seen.

by Elizabeth Baier

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March 19, 2013 12:00 AM

Minnesota's frac sand mining rules already outweigh Wisconsin's

Mining experts say Minnesota's frac sand rules are already more stringent than Wisconsin's, and that could affect the industry's growth in the two states.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 18, 2013 7:16 PM

Northern Lights Express high-speed rail closer to connecting Twin Cities, Duluth

The proposed high-speed rail line between Duluth and the Twin Cities inched one step closer to possible construction Monday.

by Dan Kraker

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March 18, 2013 12:17 PM

Duluth icebreaker prepares for shipping

The U.S. Coast Guard's 240-foot-long ship Mackinaw is busy breaking ice in the Twin Ports in preparation for the upcoming shipping season.

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March 18, 2013 11:30 AM

Study: Wolves contribute to moose decline

Researchers tracking the decline of northern Minnesota's moose population have found wolves are to blame for some of the deaths.

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