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Sandbag dikes go up in Fargo-Moorhead as river nears crest

Sandbag dikes go up in Fargo-Moorhead as river nears crest

Volunteers and homeowners built sandbag dikes today in Fargo-Moorhead, preparing for a possible crest on the Red River this weekend. Despite the threat, many residents say this year's flood fight is less stressful than the past two. City officials are worried that homeowners are not taking the flood threat seriously.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bachmann rallies for deeper cuts in budget

Bachmann rallies for deeper cuts in budget

Bachmann said Democrats were dragging their heels and trying to avoid blame if the government is forced to close.
by Brett Neely

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Private group produces its own Vikings stadium plan

Website operator calls on the state to put proceeds from a racino towards debt service on a new stadium and for fans to pick up part of the cost with a $16 ticket surcharge.
by Tim Nelson

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To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, some students have found a way to lower their tuition bills: earn a four-year degree in three years.
by Tim Post

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Duluth schools take on high-tech bullies

Duluth schools take on high-tech bullies

Cyber-bullying and cell-phone texting have added a new dimension to the age-old behavior and have made it easier for kids to attack each other. School officials in Duluth are using various strategies to help address the problem.

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Minn. orchid collectors consumed by exotic bloom

Minn. orchid collectors consumed by exotic bloom

Orchid aficionados might forgive you for calling them "obsessed." They can spend thousands of dollars collecting rare orchids and thousands more providing them with special growing environments. But they also enjoy a little bit of the tropics in their living room.

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Small town's church bell rings in mourning for itself

Small town's church bell rings in mourning for itself

The United Methodist Church in Ceylon will hold its last service on Sunday, a victim of the population decline in rural and southern Minnesota.
by Mark Steil

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House approves aviation bill despite Obama veto threat

House approves aviation bill despite Obama veto threat

The $59.7 billion Republican-drafted bill would cut the FAA budget by $4 billion and eliminate subsidies for air service to rural communities.
by Joan Lowy

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Growing sunflower seed company plays ball with the big boys

Growing sunflower seed company plays ball with the big boys

North Dakota businessman turns early rejection into a thriving and growing sunflower enterprise and collects two MLB teams as fans along the way.
by Dan Gunderson

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