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Greater Minnesota

Split Rock Lighthouse celebrates 100 years

Split Rock Lighthouse celebrates 100 years

The Minnesota Historical Society kicks off the 100th anniversary celebration of Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore of Lake Superior this Friday, Jan. 8.
by Jessica Mador

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Not a stampede, but some find profit in goats

Not a stampede, but some find profit in goats

Farmers in Minnesota began taking a real interest in raising goats about five years ago. Some raise the animals for their meat, and others use them as dairy animals.

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Judge recommends PUC approval of new Iron Range coal plant

An administrative law judge is recommending the state Public Utilities Commission approve the preferred location for an Iron Range coal-gasification power plant.
by Bob Kelleher

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New life for lumber mills brings jobs, environmental concerns

New life for lumber mills brings jobs, environmental concerns

Three buyers of former Ainsworth lumber mills all have similar plans to turn materials from the forest into biofuels, but environmentalists worry the increased demand will hurt the forests.
by Tom Robertson

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4 Wisconsin anglers cited for 40 extra walleyes

Four Wisconsin anglers face a total of $3,600 in fines for allegedly keeping 40 walleyes over the limit while fishing on Minnesota's Upper Red Lake.

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Mayo's unique carillon rings over Rochester

Mayo's unique carillon rings over Rochester

The Rochester carillon is one of the largest in the country and one of only three in Minnesota. The musical instrument consists of 56 bronze bells housed in a tower.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

Female coach a rare sight for boys' high school teams

A Minnesota high school basketball coach is challenging gender stereotypes. Heads are turning when the Ulen-Hitterdal Spartans boys basketball team takes to the court this year.
by Dan Gunderson

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St. Cloud troops to deploy next month

A St. Cloud-based unit of the U.S. Army Reserve will be deploying to southwest Asia next month. The 367th Engineer Battalion will leave in mid-January and be gone for at least a year.

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Reward offered to solve killings of two gray wolves

Federal authorities investigating the November killing of two gray wolves in northern Minnesota have issued a reward for information about the person or persons responsible for shooting the animals.
by Madeleine Baran

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Poor driving conditions in southern and western Minnesota

Icy conditions and blowing snow continued to cause problems on some outstate Minnesota roads on Monday, a few days after the holiday blizzard.
by Madeleine Baran

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