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Greater Minnesota

2 found dead in Little Falls Township home

Two people have been found dead in a home in Little Falls Township.

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Report: Red Wing mayor resigns after criticism on lobbying job

Report: Red Wing mayor resigns after criticism on lobbying job

The mayor of Red Wing is reportedly stepping down after being criticized for taking a job with a lobbyist group for the frac sand industry.
by Rupa Shenoy

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134 layoffs in Brainerd paper mill closing

Wisconsin-based Wausau Paper says it will close its mill in Brainerd and lay off 134 workers this spring because of stiff competition in overseas markets.
by Conrad Wilson

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Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up

Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up

A major winter storm turned Midwest commutes into treacherous challenges Friday before the system petered out over the Great Lakes.

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Park revises 2012 Isle Royale female wolf total

Park revises 2012 Isle Royale female wolf total

Isle Royale National Park's gray wolves apparently don't have a gender gap after all.

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Wausau Paper to close Minnesota mill

Wausau Paper Corp. says it plans to close its mill in Brainerd, Minn., putting 130 employees out of work.

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Mayo's expansion may create jobs, but how many?

Mayo's expansion may create jobs, but how many?

The Mayo Clinic said its planned expansion will create about 35,000 jobs in Minnesota; 10,000 to 15,000 of those jobs would involve direct employment at Mayo. Some experts are skeptical of the job projections.
by Annie Baxter

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Minn. iron ore producer 'bullish' on future

Cliffs Natural Resources discussed the company's flagging financial results for last year but sounded an upbeat note about this year at a meeting in Virginia Wednesday morning.
by Dan Kraker

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New study shows chemicals can reduce fish survival

New study shows chemicals can reduce fish survival

Tiny amounts of chemicals in Minnesota lakes might be having a big effect on some fish populations, according to two new studies by Minnesota researchers.
by Dan Gunderson

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