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With less money for roads, experts say pothole season could be worst yet

With less money for roads, experts say pothole season could be worst yet

The war on potholes in Minnesota includes a search for ways to prevent them. Road experts say they're making progress on that front, but many of the ideas are expensive; in the meantime, the worst of the pothole season is still to come.
by Dan Olson

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No change in Mille Lacs walleye rules for 2011

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says walleye regulations on Lake Mille Lacs this year will remain unchanged from 2010.

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Lady Gaga, Target end deal to sell CD in stores

Lady Gaga's deal to sell a special edition of her upcoming album at Target is now out of range.

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Norwegian reality TV casting for love in Minneapolis

Norwegian reality TV casting for love in Minneapolis

"Could the love of your life be Norwegian?" ask producers of new Norwegian reality TV show casting in Minneapolis this week.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Birder aims to revolutionize nature guides

Birder aims to revolutionize nature guides

Richard Crossley wants to revolutionize birding. The British author has developed the Crossley ID Guide. Instead of having one picture of each bird, it presents multiple images taken from different distances and angles in carefully designed photo spreads.
by Euan Kerr

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Bear researchers want killing of collared bears banned

Bear researchers want killing of collared bears banned

Supporters of the North American Bear Center in Ely are asking lawmakers to make it illegal for hunters to kill research bears tagged with radio collars.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minn. fishing rule changes take effect Tuesday

New special fishing regulations for certain Minnesota lakes and other general rule changes for the 2011 fishing season become effective Tuesday.

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10 things to know about potholes in Minneapolis

10 things to know about potholes in Minneapolis

It's pothole season, and MPR's Tom Crann spoke with Mike Kennedy from the City of Minneapolis about the tire-popping and axle-breaking street hazards.
by Madeleine Baran

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King Tut show is Science Musuem's largest exhibit ever

King Tut show is Science Musuem's largest exhibit ever

A new collection of artifacts from the treasure trove of the King Tutankhamun's grave is going on display at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
by Euan Kerr

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Former KARE journalist tries hand at film in 'Cedar Rapids'

Former KARE journalist tries hand at film in 'Cedar Rapids'

The new movie "Cedar Rapids" is about a naive Midwesterner whose life changes when he is sent to Iowa for an insurance convention. The movie, which opens in Minnesota this weekend, is actually the result of a real life-changing experience on a couch in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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