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September 15, 2009 3:00 AM

New study makes dire prediction for Minnesota forests

A new article by University of Minnesota ecologists says Minnesota's forests could shrink more rapidly than expected, as droughts, fires, and growth of native and exotic species accelerate the changes caused by global warming.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 14, 2009 2:52 PM

St. Paul man drowns in St. Croix River

A St. Paul man drowned Sunday in the St. Croix River, leading officials to urge caution when swimming in the fast-moving river.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 12, 2009 2:45 PM

Taconite demand up; more production on Range

A Cleveland-based natural resources company based is ramping up its sales goals this year after previously announcing it was boosting production at its United Taconite plant in Minnesota.

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September 11, 2009 3:42 PM

Funnel clouds give Fargo-Moorhead brief scare

Schools in the Fargo-Moorhead area were briefly sent into lockdown mode after multiple funnel clouds were reported in the sky over the area Friday afternoon.

by Than Tibbetts

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September 11, 2009 3:21 PM

Minn. utility quits Big Stone II; other utilities plan to continue project

The utility leading an effort to build a $1.6 billion coal-fired power plant in South Dakota that would serve five states has pulled out of the project.

by Bill Catlin

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September 11, 2009 3:02 PM

Xcel finds elevated tritium levels at Monticello Nuclear Plant

Xcel Energy has found higher-than-natural levels of radioactive tritium in a monitoring well at its Monticello Nuclear Plant.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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September 10, 2009 3:21 PM

Dinosaur exhibit comes to St. Cloud

A replica of Sue, the famous 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, will be on display in St. Cloud starting this month.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 10, 2009 12:03 PM

St. Cloud school closed after burglary

A burglar ransacked Roosevelt school in St. Cloud school early this morning, leading officials to close the school for the day because of the mess he left behind.

by Madeleine Baran

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September 10, 2009 11:15 AM

Winona company wins $10 million defense contracts

A Winona chain manufacturer says it's been awarded two U.S. Department of Defense contracts, together worth about $10 million.

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September 9, 2009 2:46 PM

MnDOT holding public hearing on Greater Minnesota Plan

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to hold a public hearing to seek feedback on the 20-year Greater Minnesota Transit Plan.

by Madeleine Baran

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