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Governor's pheasant opener set for Madelia

Plans are moving forward for the 2013 Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener in the south-central city of Madelia.

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2 major road closings in western suburbs

Motorists should be aware of road closings on Highways 169 and 212 in the western suburbs this weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Weekend road closures focused on western suburbs

Look out for road closures on Highways 169 and 212 in the western suburbs this weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Appetites: Foie gras continues to divide

Appetites: Foie gras continues to divide

You may have noticed or read about a protest by the Animal Rights Coalition against foie gras. MPR News Appetites discusses the controversy of foie gras, which is becoming one of the most divisive debates in the food world.
by Tom Crann

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Residents weigh in as Met Council nears key decisions for SW light rail line

Residents weigh in as Met Council nears key decisions for SW light rail line

Some Minneapolis residents who live near a proposed light rail line are becoming increasingly worried as the Metropolitan Council gets closer to making crucial decisions. This week, the Met Council will present a set of cost estimates for the Southwest light rail line at a pair of public meetings. And some fear one cost of the new light rail line will be the degradation of valuable trails and park land.
by Brandt Williams

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Duluth area scenic railroad resumes service

More than a year after severe flooding in the Duluth area halted tours of a popular scenic railroad, the train is once again chugging along its tracks.

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MnDOT app will help drivers navigate roads

MnDOT app will help drivers navigate roads

Information about Minnesota highway construction, crashes and other road incidents is now just a swipe of your smart phone away with a new app from the state Department of Transportation.

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ND airports post highest June boardings ever

North Dakota airports recorded their highest June boardings to date, spurred by a tripling of passengers flying out of Williston since June of last year.

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5 things to do in Hudson, Wisconsin

5 things to do in Hudson, Wisconsin

Hudson, Wisconsin isn’t your average Twin Cities suburb. Sure, it has many of the same chain stores and restaurants as most other suburbs in the region. But it also has a historic downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, shops and a surprisingly rich arts scene. From downtown St Paul it takes about 20 minutes to…
by Michael Olson

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