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Greater Minnesota

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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Fasching is new football coach at St. John's

Fasching is new football coach at St. John's

St. John's has hired assistant Gary Fasching to replace John Gagliardi, the all-time college football leader in coaching victories.

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Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat

Pioneer cemeteries fall under plow's threat

A Minnesota farmer is being investigated in connection with the destruction of a small pioneer cemetery that stood for more than 100 years in his field. The state archaeologist says the case highlights a growing concern.
by Dan Gunderson

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Growth slows in demand for food help

Growth slows in demand for food help

Food stamps, food shelves and subsidized school lunches all grew to new highs in Minnesota in 2012, but the pace slowed from previous years.
by Julie Siple

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Study: interest in wildlife, outdoors resurges

Study reports resurgence in the number of Americans who say they hunt, fish and watch birds or other wildlife.
by Dan Kraker

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Q&A with 'Birdchick' Sharon Stiteler

Now that we're officially into the winter, we wondered how Minnesota's birds are faring — the ones that stick around.
by Tom Crann

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DNR opens trout season this weekend

DNR opens trout season this weekend

The Department of Natural Resources is opening lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to trout anglers two weeks earlier than usual.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Accidental child shootings: Parents rarely prosecuted

Accidental child shootings: Parents rarely prosecuted

As the case of an accidental shooting death of a 2-year-old boy rests in the hands of the Hennepin County Attorney, an MPR News analysis of state court data shows that prosecuting parents for leaving guns around kids is rare, but not unprecedented in Minnesota.
by Laura Yuen

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2012 was record for whooping cough

With more than 4,300 cases of pertussis in Minnesota, 2012 was a year for the record books. The state hasn't had this many cases of the respiratory infection since World War II. The problem seems to be related to a redesigned pertussis vaccine introduced in the 1990s.
by Lorna Benson

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Leuken's Bemidji grocery sells to employees after 46 years

Leuken's Bemidji grocery sells to employees after 46 years

Lueken's grocery store in Bemidji becomes employee-owned this weekend after owner Joe Lueken decided to sell to his 400 workers through an employee stock ownership program rather than to another company.
by Tom Robertson

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