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Questions abound after UW-Superior library flooded

Questions abound after UW-Superior library flooded

Water defines this city. Having the world's largest freshwater lake on your shoreline tends to do that. But in June there was too much water here, especially in the library at UW-Superior.

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Commercial air service returns to St. Cloud

Commercial air service returns to St. Cloud

Allegiant Air announced Thursday it will begin regular flights between St. Cloud's Regional Airport and the Phoenix area. The announcement brings air service back to a community that's been without it for nearly three years.
by Conrad Wilson

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Guard llamas protect Park Rapids farm

Concern for security has led one Minnesotan to use an unusual tactic to protect his farm. Ken Kalish deploys guard llamas, both to protect farm animals from predators and to keep tabs on strangers.
by Molly Bloom

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Get out there: A day in Little Falls

Get out there: A day in Little Falls

Little Falls has been around since 1848, making it one of the oldest towns in the state. There are Victorian-era houses, the crumbling remains of a paper mill and the rambling old Mississippi itself, which pauses at the Little Falls dam.
by Sarah Harper

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State shuts down gambling operation in St. Cloud

State shuts down gambling operation in St. Cloud

Officers on Thursday raided Triple Crown Sweepstakes and seized what authorities allege are illegal gambling devices, similar to video slot machines.
by Conrad Wilson

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Minn. man kills deer after being pummeled

The way Mark Christianson tells it, in his lilting Old Country accent, the deer started the fight.

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GOP lawmakers taken aback by $190M flood proposal

GOP lawmakers taken aback by $190M flood proposal

Republican lawmakers say they're having "sticker shock" after receiving a $190 million request for state aid to help flooded northeastern and central Minnesota communities.
by Tim Pugmire

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Fergus Falls mulls deer hunt in city

Leaders in Fergus Falls are considering a limited deer hunt on some city-owned land after a spate of car-deer accidents in the city limits.

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Officials pledge help after mill closed

Officials pledge help after mill closed

Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with leaders in Sartell Friday afternoon to discuss the future of the now-shuttered Verso paper mill.
by Conrad Wilson

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When otters attack

When otters attack

Another Minnesota woman was attacked by an otter while swimming last weekend. It was the second attack in a month. An animal expert said the attacks could be due to pressures on otter habitats caused by development.
by Jon Collins

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