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Greater Minnesota

Vet who saved many in Iraq couldn't escape demons

Vet who saved many in Iraq couldn't escape demons

As the new year dawned, Pete Linnerooth, Bronze Star recipient, admired Army captain, devoted father, turned his gun on himself. He was 42. A former Minnesota State psychology instructor, Linnerooth was, as one buddy says, the guy who could help everybody -- everybody but himself.

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Confirmed stink bug found in Duluth

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Friday confirmed the brown marmorated stink bug has been found in Duluth. It's the first time the invasive pest has been found in St. Louis County.

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Verso property purchased for $12.5 million

County records show a development company paid $12.5 million for the former Verso Paper Corp. property in central Minnesota.

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I-94 reopened in west-central MN

A 50-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in west-central Minnesota is open again after being closed this morning because of inclement weather.
by Tim Nelson

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White Earth to get federal crime-fighting help

White Earth to get federal crime-fighting help

Federal help to fight crime is coming to a northern Minnesota Indian reservation. The U.S. Department of Justice announces Friday that White Earth will be the first reservation in the country to be awarded a shared jurisdiction. It means tribal, state and federal authorities will now share responsibility for investigating and prosecuting crimes.
by Dan Gunderson

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Charges: Duluth teen killed army veteran

A 17-year-old Duluth boy is charged with killing a U.S. Army veteran who suffered more than 50 wounds to his head, face, neck and back.

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Developer bringing back Duluth marquee

Developer bringing back Duluth marquee

Rebuilding a distinctive six-story marquee tower that once fronted Duluth's NorShor Theatre will be a part of a $19 million reservation of the 1910s-era building, the developer said.

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