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March 10, 2010 6:39 AM

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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March 10, 2010 6:33 AM

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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March 10, 2010 6:31 AM

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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March 10, 2010 3:00 AM

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

A Senate committee takes up a bill today that would tighten the rules for copper-nickel mining, just as a half-dozen companies are in the midst of making plans to open such mines in northeastern Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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March 9, 2010 6:17 PM

Albert Lea food maker recalls crab spread, citing salmonella

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc., of Albert Lea, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, after a supplier told the company that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a statement released Tuesday.

by Madeleine Baran

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March 9, 2010 5:09 PM

Committee advances Lake Vermilion park plan

A Minnesota Senate committee has advanced legislation to establish a new state park at Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 9, 2010 7:49 AM

Judge considers verdict in fatal crowd shooting

A St. Louis County judge is considering whether to overturn homicide charges against a man convicted of shooting into a crowd, killing one person and injuring another.

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March 8, 2010 8:41 PM

Mayor: Man who stopped Chisholm shootings is hero

The man who stopped a bar shooting incident by smashing the suspected gunman over the head with a chair is being hailed as a hero by the mayor of the northeastern Minnesota town of Chisholm.

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March 8, 2010 4:03 PM

Stimulus funds go to lucky few Internet upgrade projects

A plan to upgrade broadband Internet service in southwest Minnesota will receive nearly $13 million in stimulus money to build the project. But dozens of other applications in the state were turned down.

by Mark Steil