Greater Minnesota

January 9, 2013 7:00 AM

In Duluth, a campaign to reduce sex trafficking of young girls

Daily in Minnesota and across the country, young girls are bought and sold for sex. A group of advocates and law enforcement officials in Duluth is trying to increase awareness of the dangers and bring an end to the trafficking of girls.

by Dan Kraker

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January 8, 2013 5:32 PM

Mille Lacs Band looks to purchase 2 hotels in St. Paul

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced plans Tuesday to purchase two hotels in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, it will give the bands ownership of nearly half of the capital city's downtown hotel rooms.

by Tim Nelson and Conrad Wilson

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January 8, 2013 4:00 AM

$6 billion tab projected for Minnesota water line fixes

In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement. Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses.

by Dan Kraker

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January 8, 2013 4:00 AM

Photos: Water main repairs in Duluth

Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses. In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement.

by Derek Montgomery

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January 7, 2013 7:37 PM

Grants to build 8 new biking, hiking trails

Grants to build eight new biking and hiking trails across the state have been awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

by Jon Collins

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January 7, 2013 1:03 PM

Woman escapes fake police stop in NE Minn.

St. Louis County sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who allegedly used police emergency lights to attempt to pull over a female driver.

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January 7, 2013 12:45 PM

Body found day after police chase in NW MN

Authorities say a suspect fled from a vehicle following a police chase in Clay County and was found dead the next day, apparently of hypothermia.

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January 4, 2013 10:08 PM

'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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January 4, 2013 4:00 AM

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