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DNR: Invasive water flea hasn't hurt Lake of the Woods

DNR: Invasive water flea hasn't hurt Lake of the Woods

It's been two years since the invasive spiny water flea was confirmed in northern Minnesota's Lake of the Woods, but state experts say they haven't seen negative effects yet from the species.

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BCA: Bemidji officer shot teen twice

A preliminary investigation finds a Bemidji police officer struggled with a knife-wielding 18-year-old before shooting the teen twice in the chest, killing him.

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The ostriches are back at Canterbury Park

The ostriches are back at Canterbury Park

This Sunday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee the horses get to take a breather while giant birds take to the track. Also on the bill, camels.
by Tom Crann

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Not enough evidence for felony charges in MN crash

Prosecutors are defending their decision not to bring felony charges against an SUV driver in the death of a motorcyclist in St. Paul last August.

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Authorities ID man found dead at Minn.'s WE Fest

Authorities have released the name of a Fargo, N.D., man found dead in a motor home at the WE Fest country music festival near Detroit Lakes.

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Wild rice harvest alive at Bois Forte museum

Glimpses of the 1936 wild rice harvest are currently on display at the Bois Forte Heritage Museum on the grounds of the Fortune Bay Resort Casino.

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Some question the environmental impact of clunkers program

Some question the environmental impact of clunkers program

The "cash for clunkers" program was touted as a way to stimulate the economy while helping the environment by getting gas guzzlers off the road, but some experts say the legislation doesn't go far enough to help the environment.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Pawlenty announces farmer assistance network

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is announcing a program to help Minnesota farmers now in crisis.

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Officer fatally shoots teen in Bemidji

What started as a medical situation in Bemidji has ended with a police officer shooting an 18-year-old man to death.

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Ex-St. Cloud mayor accused of attorney misconduct

A lawyers' standards board has filed a petition accusing former St. Cloud Mayor John Ellenbecker of unprofessional conduct.

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