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Greater Minnesota

Mary Zahurones crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Mary Zahurones crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

An 18-year-old college student from Central Minnesota is the new Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

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Red Lake Band to reforest 50,000 acres

Red Lake Band to reforest 50,000 acres

The Red Lake Band of Ojibwe is gearing up to reforest 50,000 acres of tribal land.
by Tom Robertson

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Home sales trends in Minn. slightly better than national

Home sales trends in Minn. slightly better than national

Foreclosures and bank-owned properties made up a significant portion of the housing market in the second quarter of this year.
by Jessica Mador

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Appeals court won't close Chicago locks over carp

Appeals court won't close Chicago locks over carp

A federal appeals panel refused to order closure of shipping locks on Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

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Q&A: Job creation in Fergus Falls

Nancy Straw , CEO of West Central Initiative Foundation in Fergus Falls, speaks about job creation in the state.

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Fees increase for some museums, historical attractions

Fees increase for some museums, historical attractions

Admission fees to historical sites including Fort Snelling and the Mill City Museum will increase by a dollar, the Minnesota Historical Society announced Wednesday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Photos: Hunger in Kanabec County

Photos: Hunger in Kanabec County

With an unemployment rate of 10.1 percent -- among the state's highest -- Kanabec County has many people in need, some for the first time.
by Caroline Yang

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Charges: Teen brought gun to Rochester school

A 17-year-old Rochester boy has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly bringing a .44-caliber handgun onto the grounds of a Rochester high school and scuffling with a police officer.

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Iron ore shipments on Great Lakes are sharply up

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes are up sharply, according to new data from the Lake Carriers' Association.
by Dan Kraker

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