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Greater Minnesota

Pawlenty to speak at state VFW convention

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is the featured speaker today at the state VFW convention, allowing him to face an audience he spared from budget cuts.

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First rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter line

First rail cars arrive for Northstar commuter line

The first two coach cars for the Northstar Commuter Rail line have arrived in central Minnesota, putting the project one step closer to its launch in November.
by Ambar Espinoza

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$37 million in stimulus funds awarded to Minnesota cities

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has awarded $37.2 million for projects to strengthen municipal infrastructures for drinking water and wastewater treatment through Minnesota.
by Madeleine Baran

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Koochiching County says wetland laws hinder economic development

Koochiching County says wetland laws hinder economic development

Nearly 80 percent of the land in Koochiching County is considered wetlands. Officials there say state and federal laws protecting the resource create big obstacles for economic development.
by Tom Robertson

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Willmar says upcoming population estimate too low

Willmar says upcoming population estimate too low

Willmar city officials say a forthcoming estimate of the city's population falls short by at least 700 people.

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Low bids for construction projects both help and hurt

Low bids for construction projects both help and hurt

Bids are coming in low for public works projects - good news for taxpayers, but tough business for contractors.
by Mark Steil

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Livestock auctioneers compete for world championship

Livestock auctioneers compete for world championship

Some of the fastest-talking auctioneers in the world compete for title of World Champion on June 13, in Fergus Falls.
by Dan Gunderson

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After 85 years, protecting refuge still a challenge

After 85 years, protecting refuge still a challenge

The Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge turns 85 this month, and biologists are still hard at work to protect it.
by Sea Stachura

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Detroit Lakes residents slow to embrace reverse 911

Detroit Lakes residents slow to embrace reverse 911

Detroit Lakes is among a growing number of cities using reverse 911 systems to communicate with the public during emergencies. But only about 10 percent of the city's residents have signed up.
by Dan Gunderson

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