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August 12, 2009 6:19 PM

Woman killed in mowing incident in SE Minn.

Authorities are investigating after a woman was killed in an apparent farm accident in southeastern Minnesota.

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August 12, 2009 10:55 AM

USDA forecasts crop yields

Minnesota farmers are expected to harvest an above average corn crop this fall, but the soybean crop is struggling. The U.S. Agriculture Department released its first detailed look at the fall harvest.

by Phil Picardi

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August 12, 2009 10:15 AM

Hibbing-Chisholm airport adds third daily flight

Congressman Jim Oberstar has announced federal support for a third daily commercial flight out of the Hibbing-Chisholm airport.

by Bob Kelleher

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August 11, 2009 6:13 PM

Hutchinson gets federal money to expand industrial park

The city of Hutchinson has been awarded a $950,000 federal grant to develop its new industrial park.

by Ambar Espinoza

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August 11, 2009 2:49 PM

Researchers want public's help in studying moose

University of Minnesota, Duluth researchers have set up a new Web site to enlist the public's help in tracking the state's moose population.

by Bob Kelleher

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August 10, 2009 8:42 PM

Fergus Falls band invited to U of M homecoming

The Fergus Falls high school marching band made such good impression performing at President Barack Obama's inauguration that it's got a prestigious new gig.

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August 10, 2009 1:01 PM

Continental Airlines apologizes for stranding passengers

Continental Airlines is apologizing to passengers who were stuck on the tarmac for six hours when a Houston-to-Minneapolis flight was diverted because of bad weather.

by Nomaan Merchant

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August 10, 2009 11:06 AM

Interest high for ring dike funding in Red River Valley

Interest in a federal program that covers 75 percent of the cost of building ring dikes to protect farms from flooding has exceeded expectations in the Red River Valley.

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August 10, 2009 7:48 AM

Fargo man dies at WE Fest

Another Fargo man has died at the WE Fest country music festival near Detroit Lakes, Minn.

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August 9, 2009 10:00 PM

Success of fall harvest depends on the weather

Minnesota farmers have dealt with just about every weather condition you can think of this year -- including floods, drought and hail. They're still hoping for a good harvest, but that depends on the weather cooperating.

by Mark Steil

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