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Greater Minnesota

Judge cancels special election on city projects vote

Judge cancels special election on city projects vote

Local residents in Fergus Falls wanted to impose a new ordinance requiring a citywide vote on major capital improvement projects, but a judge has cancelled the special election that would put the measure in place.
by Dan Gunderson

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Small newspapers adapt as readers go online

Small newspapers adapt as readers go online

By late 2008, a Pew Research study revealed the Web had surpassed newspapers as as an outlet for national and international news. Newspaper executives are scrambling to figure out a new business model to survive. And small-town papers haven't been immune to these changes either.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ex-Itasca County deputy sentenced for sex crimes

A former Itasca County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to roughly 12 years in prison and six years of supervised release for sexually abusing a teenager over several years.

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Pawlenty checks on flood prep progress

Pawlenty checks on flood prep progress

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty toured sandbag operations in Moorhead Wednesday morning and met with city and county officials to discuss their flood preparations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

It took 19 rounds and nearly three hours of competition before an eighth-grader from Albertville emerged as the state's top speller.

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