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Greater Minnesota

Ex-Minn. nurse pleads not guilty to aiding suicides

Ex-Minn. nurse pleads not guilty to aiding suicides

A former Minnesota nurse pleaded not guilty Friday to encouraging an English man and a Canadian woman to kill themselves, and his attorney brought another motion to dismiss the case.

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Sanford Health merges with Bemidji hospital

Sanford Health merges with Bemidji hospital

North Country Health Services, Bemidji's locally owned hospital, will soon merge with Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls and Fargo.
by Tom Robertson

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As Minn. population ages, nursing schools focus on geriatric care

As Minn. population ages, nursing schools focus on geriatric care

With the first baby boomers turning 65 early next year, their generation is expected to strain healthcare resources for the next 20 years, leaving some concerned about the looming shortage of nurses to care for them.
by Dan Gunderson

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Index shows declining prosperity in Duluth

A new survey tool shows prosperity on the wane in Duluth. Community leaders unveiled the Duluth Prosperity agenda in January to monitor factors including employment, education level and poverty rates in the city. Over 11 months, the index has declined 14 percent.
by Bob Kelleher

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Manganese test mine begins in Emily, Minn.

Work began this week at a demonstration mining project in the town of Emily in central Minnesota.
by Tom Robertson

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Growing pains: Scaling up local food

Minnesotans are increasingly interested in eating healthier, supporting local economies and encouraging sustainable living, and, although there has been a local food movement for decades, it's been picking up momentum in recent years.

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Minn. bank purchases Arizona bank assets

Stearns Bank, based in St. Cloud, has purchased the assets of Copper Star Bank in Phoenix.

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Northstar rail line offers free rides on 1st anniversary

The Northstar Commuter Rail line is marking its first year of service Tuesday, and it's offering free rides to note the occasion.
by Tim Nelson

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Grain farmers expect good year with corn, soybeans

Grain farmers expect good year with corn, soybeans

With poorer harvests reported in the certain areas of the Corn Belt, the surge in grain prices has Minnesota farmers preparing for a lucrative year.

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A one-vote winner in Fergus Falls

An incumbent Fergus Falls city alderman gets to stay in office after a recount showed he defeated his challenger by a single vote.

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