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Greater Minnesota

Photos: Water main repairs in Duluth

Photos: Water main repairs in Duluth

Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses. In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement.
by Derek Montgomery

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Woman escapes fake police stop in NE Minn.

St. Louis County sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who allegedly used police emergency lights to attempt to pull over a female driver.

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Body found day after police chase in NW MN

Authorities say a suspect fled from a vehicle following a police chase in Clay County and was found dead the next day, apparently of hypothermia.

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'Person of interest' in Cold Spring officer's killing is found dead

'Person of interest' in Cold Spring officer's killing is found dead

Officials say that they have recovered the weapon that killed Officer Tom Decker. A man who was a "person of interest" in the case and connected to the weapon fled as authorities attempted to question him and was later found dead.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Barrier of bubbles, light and sound recommended to deter Asian carp

Barrier of bubbles, light and sound recommended to deter Asian carp

Officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say they have decided on a way to keep invasive Asian carp from traveling up the Mississippi River, and it isn't an electric barrier.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Gottwalt resigning from Legislature

Gottwalt resigning from Legislature

Rep. Steve Gottwalt, R-St. Cloud, announced tonight that he's resigning from the Minnesota Legislature.

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Best Buy, Supervalu end rocky year; what's in store for 2013?

Best Buy, Supervalu end rocky year; what's in store for 2013?

It has been a very bad year for Best Buy and Supervalu, two of Minnesota's biggest public companies. Both stumbled badly in 2012, and questions persist about what will be left of each company a year from now.
by Martin Moylan

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New sled dog race set for North Shore

A new sled dog race begins Sunday, Jan. 6, on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The Gichigami Express will include teams from Minnesota, Michigan, Alaska and Canada.
by Dan Kraker

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