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'Person of interest' in Cold Spring officer's killing is found dead

'Person of interest' in Cold Spring officer's killing is found dead

Officials say that they have recovered the weapon that killed Officer Tom Decker. A man who was a "person of interest" in the case and connected to the weapon fled as authorities attempted to question him and was later found dead.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Barrier of bubbles, light and sound recommended to deter Asian carp

Barrier of bubbles, light and sound recommended to deter Asian carp

Officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say they have decided on a way to keep invasive Asian carp from traveling up the Mississippi River, and it isn't an electric barrier.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Gottwalt resigning from Legislature

Gottwalt resigning from Legislature

Rep. Steve Gottwalt, R-St. Cloud, announced tonight that he's resigning from the Minnesota Legislature.

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Best Buy, Supervalu end rocky year; what's in store for 2013?

Best Buy, Supervalu end rocky year; what's in store for 2013?

It has been a very bad year for Best Buy and Supervalu, two of Minnesota's biggest public companies. Both stumbled badly in 2012, and questions persist about what will be left of each company a year from now.
by Martin Moylan

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New sled dog race set for North Shore

A new sled dog race begins Sunday, Jan. 6, on Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The Gichigami Express will include teams from Minnesota, Michigan, Alaska and Canada.
by Dan Kraker

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MSU: coach cleared of child porn reassigned

MSU: coach cleared of child porn reassigned

Minnesota State University, Mankato, has reassigned a football coach who was cleared of child pornography charges last month.

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Glistening snowfall great for recreation

Snow during the past 24 to 36 hours accumulated in the Twin Cities, with amounts of 4 inches extending from Sioux Falls, S.D., to La Crosse, Wis., and on east to the Wisconsin Dells.

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Congressional gridlock threatens benefits for 12,000 jobless in Minn.

Congressional gridlock threatens benefits for 12,000 jobless in Minn.

It looks all but certain that some 12,000 jobless Minnesotans will lose their extended unemployment insurance after this week. They're all slated to come to a halt tomorrow, barring a last-minute agreement from a deeply divided Congress.
by Annie Baxter

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Public input sought on fishing rules change

Public input is sought on proposed angling changes around the state that would improve opportunities for trout and sturgeon fishing, as well protect flathead catfish during the winter.
by Elizabeth Baier

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