Two North Dakota State University researchers believe the key to extracting oil from shale is in understanding the material the nano scale. They plan to use computer modeling to find a way to free petroleum from the rock.
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Mille Lacs County Attorney Jan Jude doubts that last month's arrests of alleged gang members in Minnesota will make much of a dent in the gang problem.
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Duluth's "Un-fair" anti-racism campaign focusing on white privelege moves into a second phase tonight. Over the next three months it's holding a series discussions, speeches and films to increase dialogue about institutional racism.