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May 20, 2008 4:17 PM

Out of ashes

A year after the Ham Lake fire was officially declared contained, Lutheran wilderness camp rebuilds.

by Bob Kelleher

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May 19, 2008 10:02 AM

Lawmakers approve funding for new state park

Lawmakers included funding for a new state park in a second bonding bill they passed before adjourning Sunday night. The park along Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota was one of Gov. Pawlenty's top priorities this session.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 19, 2008 9:27 AM

AAA says holiday travel will be down slightly

The summer travel season kicks off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel

by Minnesota News Network

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May 9, 2008 5:00 AM

Icy fishing opener poses challenges

A million anglers are expected to head out for Saturday's fishing opener, but catching a walleye may be more challenging this year. The cold spring has delayed walleye spawning, and some northern Minnesota lakes are still frozen solid.

by Tim Post

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May 9, 2008 12:00 AM

Mother's Day turns 100

Families across the United States will celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday for the 100th time.

by Tom Crann and Nanci Olesen

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May 8, 2008 8:09 AM

State wants anglers to get the lead out

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reminding anglers that the toxic metal lead can harm the nervous and reproductive systems of mammals and birds. The agency encourages fishermen to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.

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May 7, 2008 6:34 AM

Listening Point cabin added to historic Register

The cabin in wilderness writer Sigurd Olson's "Listening Point" has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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May 6, 2008 4:44 PM

Waseca couple claims Powerball jackpot

A Waseca couple has won a $180 million Powerball jackpot. After taxes as a lump sum it amounts to nearly $60 million.

by Toni Randolph

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May 6, 2008 7:15 AM

A Minneapolis report card

Some efforts to make Minneapolis a more livable city are working well; others not so well. That's the gist of a report delivered to the city council's Committee on Health, Energy and the Environment..

by Stephanie Hemphill