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January 24, 2013 5:54 PM

Mining job fair in Chisholm as demand grows

The mining industry is holding a job fair on the Iron Range on Friday as mining employment in northeast Minnesota is growing.

by Dan Kraker

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January 22, 2013 6:43 PM

Q & A: Local government aid, property tax changes in Dayton's budget proposal

Among the proposals in Gov. Mark Dayton's budget plan are of number of changes to the state's local government aid formula and local governments' collection of property tax.

by Tom Crann

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January 18, 2013 4:00 AM

Photos: Training for the biathlon

National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.

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January 18, 2013 4:00 AM

National Guard members train, compete for biathlon

National Guard soldiers from eight states will be in Minnesota next week to test their skiing and shooting skills. The Guard sponsors regional biathlon competitions for guard teams from across the country. Winning brings bragging rights for the Guard teams, as well as the chance to compete against national teams around the world.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 17, 2013 5:54 PM

State Sen. Ron Latz discusses guns laws, executive orders

State Sen. Ron Latz responds to points made by Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole, who told MPR News that because a legislative body has not approved President Barack Obama's executive orders, it's not a law he can enforce.

by Tom Crann

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January 17, 2013 5:46 PM

Fergus Falls High School band to march in inauguration parade

The Fergus Falls High School marching band is on its way to Washington, where the band will march in the Inaugural Day Parade on Monday.

by Tom Crann

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January 17, 2013 5:34 PM

Mississippi River needs consensus to ensure sustainable future, conservationists say

Minnesota conservation groups, farmers and researchers joined a Louisiana-based group on Thursday to discuss threats to the Mississippi River and ways to overcome them.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 17, 2013 5:14 PM

Expected precipitation won't end drought

Minnesota may see some drought relief in February, March and April, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.

by Mark Steil

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January 17, 2013 3:20 PM

SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

Federal officials have given a developer the green light to move ahead with a controversial wind project in southeastern Minnesota that, if approved, would be the first time a wind farm has been given permission to legally kill bald eagles.

by Elizabeth Baier