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Greater Minnesota

Fergus Falls mulls deer hunt in city

Leaders in Fergus Falls are considering a limited deer hunt on some city-owned land after a spate of car-deer accidents in the city limits.

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Officials pledge help after mill closed

Officials pledge help after mill closed

Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with leaders in Sartell Friday afternoon to discuss the future of the now-shuttered Verso paper mill.
by Conrad Wilson

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When otters attack

When otters attack

Another Minnesota woman was attacked by an otter while swimming last weekend. It was the second attack in a month. An animal expert said the attacks could be due to pressures on otter habitats caused by development.
by Jon Collins

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Minn. River tested for low oxygen levels

Scientists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are taking water samples from the Minnesota River Friday to see if there's enough oxygen in the river to support aquatic life.
by Laura Yuen

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Father of teen killed by police suing Duluth

The father of a Duluth teen shot and killed by a police officer says he's suing the city, alleging authorities mishandled his son's situation.

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Wild (Mid)West: Cowboy mounted shooting takes aim in Minn.

Wild (Mid)West: Cowboy mounted shooting takes aim in Minn.

A growing number of Minnesotans are competing in a little-known sport called cowboy mounted shooting, an activity that attracts participants who have a hankering for the Wild West. Cowboy mounted shooting combines horses, guns and split-second timing.
by Dan Gunderson

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Only 2 of 9 tornado sirens in Virginia work

City officials in Virginia will decide whether it's time to replace an aging warning siren system after seven of the nine units failed to sound during a recent test.

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Excelsior Energy redraws plant proposal

Developers of new power plant on the Iron Range are optimistic about the project's future, despite the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to withdraw financial support.

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