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Greater Minnesota

Timber industry struggling after burst housing bubble

Timber industry struggling after burst housing bubble

A few years ago, the Norbord Minnesota plant west of Bemidji was one of four plants in northern Minnesota making a plywood-like product called oriented strand board. Now Norbord is the only plant still running.
by Tom Robertson

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Father whose son fled Minn. to avoid chemo dies

A private funeral is set for a Minnesota man whose son once fled the state to avoid chemotherapy.

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College program builds interest in emergent unmanned aircraft industry

College program builds interest in emergent unmanned aircraft industry

A program in Thief River Falls that trains students to repair and maintain unmanned aircraft is getting attention from companies already trying to recruit graduates.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth police kill suspected car thief, robber

Duluth Police shot and killed an armed robber after he crashed into a home and opened fire on them Sunday evening.
by Tim Nelson

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Sonic bubble barrier is latest hope to control carp invasion

Sonic bubble barrier is latest hope to control carp invasion

A sonic and bubble barrier may be only a partial solution to keeping the invasive Asian carp away from Minnesota waters, according to University of Minnesota experts.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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DNR: Zebra mussels found in 2 western Minn. lakes

DNR: Zebra mussels found in 2 western Minn. lakes

Zebra mussels have spread to two lakes in western Minnesota, it is confirmed.

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Emerald ash borer spreads to Winona County

Emerald ash borer spreads to Winona County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirms the emerald ash borer has now been found in Winona County.

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