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Greater Minnesota

Peterson: Farm bill this year unlikely

Congress appears unlikely to pass a farm bill by the end of the year, says Rep. Collin Peterson.
by Brett Neely

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Blizzard warning for south Minn.; metro on edge of storm

Blizzard warning for south Minn.; metro on edge of storm

The most serious storm in two years will dump over a foot of snow and bring blizzard conditions to much of the upper Midwest through Thursday night.

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SW Minn. residential wells run dry as drought drags on

SW Minn. residential wells run dry as drought drags on

As severe drought continues across most of the state, residential wells are going dry in parts of Minnesota. The southwest region of the state has been especially hard-hit, making residents and officials scramble to find new water sources as underground aquifers shrink.
by Mark Steil

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In Cold Spring cop killing, 911 transcripts released

In Cold Spring cop killing, 911 transcripts released

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office has released transcripts of two 911 calls placed on the night Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker was killed. The transcripts provide a brief firsthand account of the shooting scene.
by Madeleine Baran and Conrad Wilson

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Students sickened at Paynesville school

Paynesville High School in central Minnesota closed early Tuesday after several students fell ill with suspected cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.
by Tim Post

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Duluth head shop owner faces federal charges

Duluth head shop owner faces federal charges

The owner of a Duluth head shop and three workers have been charged in a 54-count indictment accusing them of violating federal drug and regulatory laws.
by Dan Kraker

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Sand mining company wins round in Wabasha: No environmental review

Sand mining company wins round in Wabasha: No environmental review

The Wabasha City Council on Monday decided against requiring an environmental review of a company that wants to open a silica sand transportation facility in the city.
by Elizabeth Baier

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St. Croix bridge lobbying group continues work

St. Croix bridge lobbying group continues work

As preparations for a new St. Croix bridge move forward, a group that successfully lobbied for the bridge project is not stopping work.
by Jessica Mador

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PCA pay disparity unconstitutional, rules Minn. Appeals Court

Minnesota Appeals Court rules that the state's attempt to pay personal care attendants who care for relatives 20 percent less than other PCAs is unconstitutional.
by Sasha Aslanian

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FBI searching Sauk River in Cold Spring case

FBI searching Sauk River in Cold Spring case

The FBI is in Cold Spring Monday searching the Sauk River for evidence in the killing of Cold Spring Police Ofc. Tom Decker.
by Madeleine Baran and Conrad Wilson

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