Greater Minnesota

April 21, 2011 3:59 PM

MSU, Mankato president OKs killing three athletic programs

Budget cuts claim men's and women's swimming and women's bowling as school looks for $3 million in savings.

by Mark Steil

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April 20, 2011 9:13 PM

TV ads first salvo in crackdown on texting while driving

Department of Public Safety to launch statewide campaign to catch distracted drivers.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 20, 2011 3:38 PM

Q&A with Jon McTaggart

He says the key to success will be continued focus on new ways to serve the audience.

by Annie Baxter

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April 19, 2011 9:51 PM

Polaris adds Indian Motorcycle to its stable

Polaris announced the agreement with two U.K. investment firms that control Indian Motorcycle, Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP.

by Nancy Lebens

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April 19, 2011 8:07 PM

Vikings to face Packers, Bears in prime time

The NFL released the 2011 schedule on Tuesday, though the league and the players must first forge a new collective bargaining agreement before it can be played.

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April 19, 2011 7:43 PM

UND to face sanctions for continuing to use Fighting Sioux nickname

The school won't be allowed to host NCAA postseason tournament games. Its teams won't be allowed to wear the name and logo on their uniforms in postseason events.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 19, 2011 6:55 PM

Soudan mine fire caused by maintenance work

Sparks caused by workers in the elevator shaft replacing some of the steel sheathing that lines the lower levels of the shaft caused small pieces of wood to smolder and then burn.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 19, 2011 4:53 PM

Report: Sparks probably caused Soudan mine fire

A report says sparks produced during maintenance work probably caused last month's fire at Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower, Minn.

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April 18, 2011 8:12 PM

Baby born after collision with suspect fleeing police dies

Prosecutors have charged a Waite Park man in the police chase that injured the baby's 22-year-old mother and killed a 30-year-old man.

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April 18, 2011 4:20 PM

Once untouchable, farm subsidies may be on the chopping block

With both farm profits and federal budget deficits soaring, even strong congressional supporters of farm subsidies say cuts are coming in the 2012 budget.

by Mark Steil

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