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Greater Minnesota

Winona Co. frac sand permit challenged

A group of Winona County residents is challenging the county board's decision to approve a frac sand mine.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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More money going to St. Louis River cleanup

New money is coming to the St. Louis River clean-up program in northeastern Minnesota.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Duluth mayor: A year after flood, some residents still struggling

Duluth mayor: A year after flood, some residents still struggling

Duluth sustained  more than $60 million worth of damage in the June, 2012 flood. Duluth Mayor Don Ness provided a status report today to Tom Crann of MPR News’ All Things Considered. Here is an edited transcript of their conversation: DON NESS: The nature of this storm and the damage that occurred was very localized.…
by Jon Gordon

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Isle Royale researchers debate intervention to help wolf population

Isle Royale researchers debate intervention to help wolf population

With the Isle Royale wolf population down to eight individuals, the National Park Service faces a thorny set of choices to either intervene or let nature take its course. A panel of experts will debate the options and explore possible consequences.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Before and after photos: 2012 flood damage, recovery in Duluth, northeast Minnesota

Before and after photos: 2012 flood damage, recovery in Duluth, northeast Minnesota

Up to 10 inches of rain fell over northeastern Minnesota in June 2012, causing more than $100 million in damage. Rivers and streams flooded their banks, severely damaging roads and bridges. About 1,500 hundred homes also suffered significant damage. A year later, most of that damage has been repaired. Some work still continues though, including on the iconic swinging bridge at Jay Cooke State Park.

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Sheriff: 2 dead in Sherburne County

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office and Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office were investigating the deaths of a married couple.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Priest jailed, accused of fondling girl

The Diocese of Winona says a Blue Earth priest has been placed on administrative leave after he was charged with sexually assaulting a young girl.

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Minn. man dies in tractor rollover

A 53-year-old Parkers Prairie man has died in a tractor accident over the weekend.

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Members become lenders at Wrenshall produce farm

Members become lenders at Wrenshall produce farm

After a financial crisis, a farm owned by Rick and Karola Dalens is back on solid ground. With more than 100 member-customers, Northern Harvest Farm is one of 15 Community Supported Agriculture produce farms that have sprouted in the Northland. CSA farms are different than traditional market farms because farmers earn an established income from members buying shares at the beginning of each growing year.

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Boat flip kills 2 at Lac qui Parle Lake

Two people died after their boat overturned on Lac qui Parle Lake, near Montevideo in west central Minnesota.
by Rupa Shenoy

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