Greater Minnesota

June 16, 2011 7:02 PM

Doctors asked to help identify victims of fraud

Scams that target the elderly cause losses in the millions of dollars. A new program in Minn. encourages medical staff to ask older patients whether they've been the victim of fraud, or look for signs of stress.

by Dan Olson

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June 14, 2011 10:41 PM

Grand Rapids audience shows support for wolf delisting

Nearly 200 people attended the meeting, which was organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to learn more about the latest plan to delist wolves.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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June 14, 2011 3:38 PM

Funeral set for Minn. soldier

Spc. Emilio Campo Jr. will be remembered and buried in his hometown of Madelia on Friday. The 20-year-old died June 6 in a rocket attack.

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June 14, 2011 6:08 AM

New farmers seek to strengthen federal programs

New farmers from across the country will be in Washington this week to lobby for more investments to foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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June 14, 2011 6:00 AM

Feds hold hearing tonight on wolf delisting

The federal government will hold a public information meeting Tuesday evening in Grand Rapids on its plan to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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June 12, 2011 6:00 AM

Reliving a childhood adventure for a serious cause

Years after a canoe trip from St. Cloud to Hudson Bay, Todd Foster and Scott Miller reunite for a shorter jaunt -- an eight-day journey from Lake Osakis to St. Cloud to promote the Sauk River.

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June 10, 2011 3:00 AM

Recovery project aims to bring traditional crops back to White Earth

The White Earth Land Recovery Project is collecting seeds -- some hundreds of years old -- to expand stock so reservation residents can grow their own food.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 9, 2011 9:10 PM

Ely nurses back to bargaining

Nurses at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital had voted to strike, though no date was set. A federal mediator has set a bargaining session for June.

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June 7, 2011 5:00 AM

The outlook for Minnesota crops is finally sunny

A turn in the weather has allowed Minnesota farmers to plant 95 percent of their corn crops and 75 percent of their soybeans. The outlook for the fall harvest is good.

by Mark Steil

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June 6, 2011 4:58 PM

Freight train derails in Paynesville, no one hurt

A freight train derailment in central Minnesota has sent some rail cars into the Crow River.

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