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Greater Minnesota

Little Falls schools react to teens' deaths

Schools in Little Falls have additional grief counselors on hand today in response to the Thankgiving Day shooting deaths of two high school students.
by Tom Robertson

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Shooter of 2 Little Falls teens charged

Shooter of 2 Little Falls teens charged

The rural Little Falls homeowner charged with shooting two teenagers who broke into his home on Thanksgiving waited nearly a full day before contacting a neighbor to call the police. Byron Smith was charged Monday with two counts of second-degree murder.
by Tom Robertson

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Duluth showing signs of economic revival

Duluth showing signs of economic revival

After years of economic struggles and budget deficits, the city of Duluth may be poised for a new era of prosperity. The city has announced several major industry investments in the area, unemployment is down and the local economy is diversifying. Business and civic leaders are more optimistic about the city's future than they've been in decades.
by Dan Kraker

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US probe targets halal food supplier in Iowa

The maker of a popular brand of food for observant Muslims says it is facing a potentially crippling investigation into whether it falsely labeled meat products as processed in compliance with Islamic law.

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For Minn. dad and son, bonding over an elaborate model railroad

For Minn. dad and son, bonding over an elaborate model railroad

For Troy Pendzimas and his father, George, building model railroads has more than a hobby. Their project, more than three years in the making, is a three-level, 21-by-12-foot train yard that contains 530 feet of track. "It's been such a big part of our lives," Troy said.

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2nd phase of wolf hunt gets under way

The second phase of Minnesota's first managed wolf hunt got under way Saturday.
by Tom Robertson

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Deer hunting stands go upscale

Deer hunting stands go upscale

Deer stands have long been a tradition for hunters in the region. But some don't have to rely on makeshift tree stands. Instead, they'll hunt from the comfort of deer hunting shacks, some of which include glass windows and heaters.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Wildcat Sanctuary gets rare Asian leopard

A rare clouded leopard will live out its life at an animal rescue center in eastern Minnesota after a financially struggling zoo decided to retire the animal.
by Mark Steil

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2nd Shattuck teacher charged with assault

2nd Shattuck teacher charged with assault

A second former teacher at a Faribault boarding school faces criminal charges for alleged sexual abuse of a student.
by Madeleine Baran

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