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September 1, 2011 2:51 PM

Jets' Byfuglien arrested for drunken boating

Hockey player Dustin Byfuglien has been arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of boating while intoxicated.

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September 1, 2011 10:16 AM

New study: Rural Minnesotans suffer chronic disease more, are less insured

The Minnesota Department of Health released a study showing health differences among rural areas of the state and the cities.

by Dave Peters

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September 1, 2011 4:00 AM

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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August 31, 2011 10:22 PM

Ramsey officials will continue stadium discussion; Legislature could sidestep vote

The Ramsey County Charter Commission has punted the possibility of a stadium vote into October.

by Tim Nelson

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August 31, 2011 4:05 PM

County considers smoking ban for health of residents, buildings

Blue Earth County is considering a smoking ban in its 84 public housing units.

by Mark Steil

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August 30, 2011 8:39 PM

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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August 30, 2011 4:00 AM

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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August 29, 2011 9:34 PM

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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August 29, 2011 4:00 AM

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