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Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules

Big acts make case for revisiting ticket scalping rules

In the wake of Taylor Swift's recent Minnesota show, which left many fans shut out, state officials are investigating whether the rules around how tickets are sold should be tightened.
by Jessica Mador

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Ramsey County marks adoption day with 35 adoptions

Ramsey County is observing National Adoption Day by finalizing the adoptions of 35 children to 24 families in one afternoon ceremony.

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Slideshow: First day on the Northstar

Slideshow: First day on the Northstar

Photos from the first official day of operation of the new Northstar commuter rail line.

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Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says

Illegal deer baiting hits new levels, DNR says

An "unprecedented" number of firearms were seized from Minnesota hunters last weekend as illegal deer baiting reached new high levels, say Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials.

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Hunting season not bringing in as many bucks to merchants

Hunting season not bringing in as many bucks to merchants

The deer hunting season is underway in Minnesota, but the northern Minnesota economy isn't getting as much of a boost as it often does. Stricter bag limits, combined with a weak economy, mean hunters are spending fewer dollars on the sport.
by Tom Robertson

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Wis. hunters report seeing 1 to 3 deer per outing

Wisconsin wildlife officials say hunters are seeing between one to three deer per outing during the state's early hunting seasons.

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Hunter accused of illegally killing record buck

A bow-and-arrow hunter is accused of illegally taking a trophy white-tailed buck in Goodhue County.

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Builder hoping cordwood home design catches on

Builder hoping cordwood home design catches on

A northern Minnesota school teacher will soon move into an unusual new home built of firewood logs in an effort to create affordable, energy efficient homes on the White Earth Reservation using an old construction technique.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pawlenty's deer hunt: 1 wounded

Gov. Tim Pawlenty shot a buck during the Governor's Deer Opener last weekend, but he and his hunting companions were unable to find it.

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Minnesota deer hunting opener will be a warm one

Minnesota deer hunting opener will be a warm one

With high temperatures in the 50s or even 60s for Minnesota's deer hunting opener on Saturday, anyone who harvests a deer will have to make sure the meat isn't left out in the open for too long.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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