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Could Duluth’s Mayor be sued for parody of “Gangnam Style”?

Could Duluth’s Mayor be sued for parody of “Gangnam Style”?

Duluth Mayor Don Ness contributed his interpretation of the internet song and dance hit "Gangnam Style" to a parody video in January. Could that earn him a lawsuit?
by Dan Kraker

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Is the Fighting Sioux nickname battle over?

Is the Fighting Sioux nickname battle over?

The dispute over use of the Fighting Sioux nickname goes back decades.
by Dan Gunderson

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Mayo Clinic expands Sports Medicine Center

Mayo Clinic expands Sports Medicine Center

The Mayo Clinic announced this week an expansion of its Sports Medicine Center in Rochester.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Mayo Clinic win could help attract high-speed rail

Mayo Clinic win could help attract high-speed rail

There is renewed discussion on a proposed high-speed passenger rail service between the Twin Cities and Rochester.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Opening the cabin, an annual summer rite in Minnesota

Opening the cabin, an annual summer rite in Minnesota

Opening the cabin for the summer in Minnesota means work -- and more memories -- for Ely photographer Steve Foss.
by Dan Kraker

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Siehl Prize awarded

The winners of this year's Siehl Prize for achievements in agriculture are Yue Jin, Phillip Minerich, Ted Huisinga and Ray Norling.
by Mark Steil

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Paddlers honor legendary Minnesota kayaker

Paddlers honor legendary Minnesota kayaker

Ten years ago this spring, Minnesota kayaking guru and author Jim Rada died of a heart attack while descending Upper Michigan's Presque Isle River. This May a group of kayakers raced the river in his honor, sprinkling his ashes so he could ride with them one more time.
by Dan Kraker

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Grand Forks drones attracting international attention

Grand Forks drones attracting international attention

The Grand Forks Sheriff's Department's use of small unmanned aircraft is attracting journalists from around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Students around the world share science challenge

Students around the world share science challenge

International students often believe Americans have unlimited resources. North Dakota State University Assistant Professor Achintya Bezbaruah, who is leading middle and high school students in clean water projects, said students from around the world are surprised to learn students in the United States face economic constraints.
by Dan Gunderson

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Northern lakes nearing 1950s ice out records

Northern lakes nearing 1950s ice out records

Some eagerly await the annual ice out, a rather obvious term that refers to the ice being absent from Minnesota lakes. The ice that still covers many lakes north of the Twin Cities brings to mind 1950, when conditions were similar.
by Conrad Wilson

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