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DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

Legislation authorizes mandatory inspections at or near water access points. If inspectors find an invasive species, they can require the boat or other equipment to go through a decontamination process.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Carjacking suspect shot to death after interstate chase

A suspect was shot and killed after an armed carjacking in Minneapolis turned into a chase that ended on Interstate 35E north of the Twin Cities.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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'Surly bill' wins support of Senate panel

'Surly bill' wins support of Senate panel

A Minnesota Senate has panel unanimously approved a bill that would allow breweries in Minnesota to sell alcohol at their establishments. The "Surly bill" now goes to a vote in the full Senate.
by Tom Scheck

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Fishing to start late on certain NE Minn. waters

The fishing season will get off to a late start on certain northeastern Minnesota lakes and streams because of the cold winter.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. orchid collectors consumed by exotic bloom

Minn. orchid collectors consumed by exotic bloom

Orchid aficionados might forgive you for calling them "obsessed." They can spend thousands of dollars collecting rare orchids and thousands more providing them with special growing environments. But they also enjoy a little bit of the tropics in their living room.

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FDA proposes calorie counts on menus

FDA proposes calorie counts on menus

The requirements will force chain restaurants with 20 or more locations, along with bakeries, grocery stores, convenience stores and coffee chains, to clearly post the amount of calories in each item on menus, both in restaurants and drive-through lanes.

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Mpls. to spend an additional $1M to fix potholes

The Minneapolis City Council Friday morning voted to spend $1 million to temporarily double the number of workers patching the cratered streets.
by Brandt Williams

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Experiment tests microwaves to fix Minn. potholes

Experiment tests microwaves to fix Minn. potholes

Minnesota researchers are trying an experimental way to fix potholes that uses powerful microwaves to heat the patch mix at the very site where the craters develop. As an added dividend, the technology provides a use for taconite waste and recycled asphalt and shingles.

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