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Greater Minnesota

Abuse of elders, often by family members, is a growing problem

Abuse of elders, often by family members, is a growing problem

Elder abuse isn't tracked as a crime in Minnesota, so statistics are hard to come by, but experts say the problem is growing.
by Dan Gunderson

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8th District gets a taste of 2012 a year early

8th District gets a taste of 2012 a year early

Political ads are flooding the airwaves to criticize freshman U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack's vote for the Republican budget plan. A group supporting the congressman has launched a defense of him as well.
by Brett Neely

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Minn. program uses American Indian culture to target prison recidivism

Minn. program uses American Indian culture to target prison recidivism

The Red Road Home pilot program in northern Minnesota uses cultural and spiritual practices to try and slow down the revolving prison door on American Indian offenders. There are early signs of success, but the program may soon run out of funding.
by Tom Robertson

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Minn. nursing home program minimizes medication

Minn. nursing home program minimizes medication

A nursing home in Duluth is one of more than a dozen in Minnesota participating in a program called Awakenings, the goal of which is to wean residents, especially those with dementia, off nonessential drugs that might be robbing them of their personalities and harming them physically.

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Hibbing nurses schedule a three-day strike

The two sides have been negotiating for nearly nine months. The union says the main sticking points have been staffing levels, scheduling and a management proposal that lumps sick days and vacation days together.

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Red Wing area could be a hotbed for 'frac sand'

Red Wing area could be a hotbed for 'frac sand'

It is ideal for oil and natural gas exploration, but allowing the mining of it has many fearing the effects it could have on the natural habitat.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Q&A with Jon McTaggart

Q&A with Jon McTaggart

He says the key to success will be continued focus on new ways to serve the audience.
by Annie Baxter

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Polaris adds Indian Motorcycle to its stable

Polaris announced the agreement with two U.K. investment firms that control Indian Motorcycle, Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP.
by Nancy Lebens

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