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Greater Minnesota

Former intern new Cirrus Aircraft president

Patrick Waddick was named president of the airplane manufacturer Tuesday. Waddick, 47, started with Cirrus 25 years ago as an intern.

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St. Croix Crossing bridge permit OK'd

St. Croix Crossing bridge permit OK'd

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to complete the new St. Croix Crossing south of Stillwater.

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Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Loons will soon begin their migration back to the north woods. The birds are a cultural and natural icon, not only in Minnesota but across the Great Lakes states. But last fall, nearly 900 loons died while migrating south across Lake Michigan. Scientists are not sure what killed the loons, but they suspect that invasive species may be to blame.
by Dan Kraker

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At 89, volunteer librarian loves doing her part

At 89, volunteer librarian loves doing her part

At age 89, Ruth Boldan is still a volunteer librarian at the underheated, overstuffed 1890s schoolhouse that is now home to the Hazel Dell Library in Leader, Minn.

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Violence Against Women Act reauthorization hailed in Indian Country

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization hailed in Indian Country

Minnesota advocates for Indian woman are hailing today's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. For years, the law has supported domestic violence prevention programs aimed curbing things like sexual assault. It has also funded shelters and training for law enforcement. But until now, the law did not cover many cases involving American Indian women.
by Conrad Wilson

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'Stunned silence' as IBM breaks news to Rochester employees

'Stunned silence' as IBM breaks news to Rochester employees

IBM's decision this week to move some of its Minnesota operations to New York and Mexico has some wondering how much longer the company will stay in Rochester. The extent of cuts to the company's workforce is yet undisclosed.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Dilworth man arrested in $250K pot bust

A western Minnesota man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found 32 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated quarter-million dollars in his home.
by Matt Sepic

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