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Greater Minnesota

$2 million bond set for accused Chisholm bar shooter

Bond was set at $2 million Thursday for a man accused of killing one man and injuring two others in a bar in northeastern Minnesota.

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Judge cancels special election on city projects vote

Judge cancels special election on city projects vote

Local residents in Fergus Falls wanted to impose a new ordinance requiring a citywide vote on major capital improvement projects, but a judge has cancelled the special election that would put the measure in place.
by Dan Gunderson

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Small newspapers adapt as readers go online

Small newspapers adapt as readers go online

By late 2008, a Pew Research study revealed the Web had surpassed newspapers as as an outlet for national and international news. Newspaper executives are scrambling to figure out a new business model to survive. And small-town papers haven't been immune to these changes either.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ex-Itasca County deputy sentenced for sex crimes

A former Itasca County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced to roughly 12 years in prison and six years of supervised release for sexually abusing a teenager over several years.

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Postal worker charged in theft

A postal service worker in southern Minnesota has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $41,000 in money orders.
by Madeleine Baran

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North Dakota attorney general brings energy concerns to St. Paul

North Dakota attorney general brings energy concerns to St. Paul

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem visited the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday to try to persuade lawmakers to change an energy law that he says treats his state unfairly.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Pawlenty checks on flood prep progress

Pawlenty checks on flood prep progress

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty toured sandbag operations in Moorhead Wednesday morning and met with city and county officials to discuss their flood preparations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bill proposes new way to finance energy efficiency projects

A bill advancing in the Legislature would create a new way for Minnesota businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

Albertville eighth-grader top state speller

It took 19 rounds and nearly three hours of competition before an eighth-grader from Albertville emerged as the state's top speller.

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State parks offer sweet deal: maple syruping demos

Several Minnesota state parks are offering a sweet deal as spring approaches this month - maple syruping demonstrations starting Saturday.

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