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St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50 amid controversy

St. Lawrence Seaway turns 50 amid controversy

Fifty years ago next Sunday, an oceangoing ship arrived in the Duluth-Superior harbor for the first time -- thanks to the just-opened St. Lawrence Seaway. Critics say it was a colossal mistake -- an open invitation to destructive and aggressive plants and animals from overseas.
by Bob Kelleher

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Minn. Historical Society faces drastic budget cuts

Minn. Historical Society faces drastic budget cuts

The Minnesota Historical Society said today it may lay off nearly 100 employees, cut the hours of another 220, and close some historic sites in the state as a result of cuts in its state funding and the poor economy.
by Euan Kerr and Melanie Sommer

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Geologist shines light on Twin Cities caves

Geologist shines light on Twin Cities caves

If you've ever eyed a cave entrance, a storm drain or sewer somewhere in the Twin Cities and wondered what's inside, University of Minnesota geologist Greg Brick has the answer. Brick, author of "Subterranean Twin Cities," spent two decades researching and exploring all the area's underground spaces.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Wild hockey fans pick greatest high school team, player

Wild hockey fans pick greatest high school team, player

The Minnesota Wild hockey team held a bracket-style contest to let fans pick the greatest boys' high school team in state history. They also picked the greatest Minnesota-born player.
by Tom Weber

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Historical flags get a meticulous makeover

Historical flags get a meticulous makeover

The Minnesota Historical Society has removed five flags, each more than a century old, from the Capitol rotunda. The flags, some of which saw battle in the Civil War, are deteriorating and need to be preserved.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minnesota author Bill Holm dies at 65

Minnesota author Bill Holm dies at 65

Minnesota author Bill Holm has died. Holm, who was also an English professor at Southwest Minnesota State University, was 65.
by Marianne Combs and Melanie Sommer

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Identity of historical bones remains a mystery

Identity of historical bones remains a mystery

A skeleton that's said to be that of Jesse James gang member and bank robber Charlie Pitts has been held by a couple of historical groups in southern Minnesota for more than 25 years. But now there's some question whether the skeleton is, in fact, Charlie Pitts.
by Mark Steil

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50 years since the day the music died

50 years since the day the music died

Fifty years ago this week, one of the defining moments in rock and roll history occurred, when musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash. Several events are planned to commemorate the anniversary in Clear Lake, Iowa, where they played their last concert.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Woman who donated Minn. Governor's Residence dies

Woman who donated Minn. Governor's Residence dies

Olivia Irvine Dodge, a philanthropist who donated the house that is now the Minnesota Governor's Residence, died Saturday at the age of 90.

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New book tells John Beargrease's story

New book tells John Beargrease's story

This weekend, teams of mushers will gather in Duluth for the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon. A new book titled "John Beargrease: Legend of Minnesota's North Shore," tells the story of Beargrease's life.
by Cathy Wurzer

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