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Racino bill gets back on track in House

Racino bill gets back on track in House

A stealth play by backers of slot machines at Minnesota race tracks has kept the measure alive in the Legislature.

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Bikes now allowed 24/7 on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis

For the first time, Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is now open to bicycles any time of the day, every day of the week.

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We shouldn't design roads that force us to stay in our cars

We shouldn't design roads that force us to stay in our cars

A better strategy is to give people choices that include going by bike or on foot -- safely.

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Bachmann: 'Some very serious problems with the census'

Bachmann: 'Some very serious problems with the census'

U.S. Census forms will start arriving in the mail this week, and Census officials are encouraging everyone to fill them out. But Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachman says the Census should only count citizens.
by Tim Nelson

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Transplant surgeon writes autobiography

Transplant surgeon writes autobiography

University of Minnesota surgeon and professor Dr. John Najarian has written an autobiography called "The Miracle of Transplantation: The Unique Odyssey of a Pioneer Transplant Surgeon."
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota turkey hunters are getting another shot

Minnesota turkey hunters are getting another shot.

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St. Paul conservatory to hold wedding showcase

Future brides and grooms can get a look at the gardens at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo and Conservatory at an open house next weekend.

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Fetching fun: Teaching dogs to sniff out antlers

Fetching fun: Teaching dogs to sniff out antlers

In his 30 years of dog training, Tom Dokken has taught retrievers, pointers and setters to find pheasants, ducks and grouse. Now he has another mission: teaching dogs to find shed antlers from deer.

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Rain, warm weather erode Minn. snowmobile trails

The Department of Natural Resources is warning that snowmobiling conditions may be unsafe in many parts of Minnesota.

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New music news

The recording industry claims that independent artists can't succeed without the massive financial backing that a corporate record deal affords them. We'll also preview the country's most attended music and media conferences, South By Southwest (SXSW).
by Jim McGuinn

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