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September 2, 2009 10:05 AM

Eccentric Ohio congressman freed from Rochester prison

Former Ohio Rep. James Traficant walked out of a Minnesota prison Wednesday morning after serving a seven-year sentence for bribery and racketeering.

by Nomaan Merchant

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September 2, 2009 3:00 AM

Researchers' efforts helping revive prairie chicken population

Prairie Chickens nearly disappeared from the Minnesota landscape as prairie habitat became farmland, but the birds are making a comeback on the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge near Crookston.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 1, 2009 5:34 PM

Minn. DNR officer pleads guilty to drug charges

A former conservation officer with the Department of Natural Resources has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to five years of supervised probation for felony drug possession.

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August 31, 2009 3:51 PM

William Marvin, founder of Marvin Windows, dies at 92

William Marvin, the former president and chairman of Marvin Windows and Doors responsible for its growth into a major manufacturer, has died. He was 92.

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August 28, 2009 4:23 PM

Groups sue regulators over giant wind farm in Minnesota

Two consumer groups have sued Wisconsin regulators, alleging they followed the wrong process when they approved a giant wind farm near Albert Lea, Minn.

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August 27, 2009 4:55 PM

Man charged in Duluth shooting

A 24-year-old Duluth man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a man early yesterday morning.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 27, 2009 2:26 PM

Courts use different approach with drug, alcohol offenders

Two Minnesota counties and the city of Fargo are trying a new alternative sentencing program for drug and alcohol offenders. The program is run by retired police officers, and the focus is on consequences and second chances.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 27, 2009 10:52 AM

Classes start early in some Minnesota schools

Classes have already started for Minnesota students in a handful of public school districts, although most won't start until after Labor Day.

by Tom Weber

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August 27, 2009 8:26 AM

Hutchinson woman crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Minnesota has a new ambassador for its dairy industry.

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August 27, 2009 7:40 AM

Construction begins on Northstar park-and-ride in St. Cloud

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a park-and-ride station to bus passengers from St. Cloud to the Northstar commuter rail line.

by Ambar Espinoza

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