Greater Minnesota

August 27, 2009 7:07 AM

Authorities rescue man from Red River in Grand Forks

Emergency officials in Grand Forks and neighboring East Grand Forks, Minn., rescued a man who jumped off a Red River bridge in an apparent suicide attempt.

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August 27, 2009 6:40 AM

Meeting to discuss CapX2020 power line project

A state senator will host a public meeting today in response to concerns about a transmission line project coming to southeastern Minnesota.

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August 26, 2009 4:26 PM

St. Cloud residents warned of possible phone scam

Telephone scam artists may be trying to get personal information from St. Cloud residents by claiming to be from the city's water treatment department, police officials said today.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 25, 2009 5:42 PM

Bachmann hosts seminar on Social Security

About 100 people attended a Social Security seminar designed for women and hosted by Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann's office.

by Ambar Espinoza

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August 25, 2009 3:52 PM

Bemidji State gets $250,000 to help veterans stay in school

A Minnesota college is getting $250,000 to help military veterans stay in school and finish their degrees.

by Tim Post

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August 24, 2009 4:30 PM

Federal grant helps bring solar heat to Ojibwe

With help from a federal grant, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is putting some cutting-edge solar technology on the homes of low-income tribal members.

by Tom Robertson

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August 24, 2009 3:13 PM

Indian groups get $1 million grant to fight domestic violence

The federal government awarded about $1 million to three American Indian organizations in Minnesota today, as part of a $6.7 million stimulus grant to combat violence against women.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 24, 2009 2:26 PM

Group warns of high atrazine levels in water

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council says Minnesota and other Midwestern states have dangerously high levels of atrazine in drinking water.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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August 24, 2009 10:35 AM

Brett Favre-themed goat found in trunk of woman's car

Animal control authorities are investigating the discovery of a live goat found in the trunk of a woman's car when she stopped for repairs.

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August 21, 2009 5:52 AM

Health care town hall contentious, but polite

Rep. Tim Walz got an earful from a packed auditorium in Mankato Thursday night.

by Jessica Mador

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