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Dayton outlines flood disaster plans

Dayton outlines flood disaster plans

Governor Mark Dayton toured Minnesota cities to reassure city leaders and citizens that the state is prepared to respond to potentially widespread flooding.
by Michael Olson

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Cities brace for possible weekend flooding

Cities brace for possible weekend flooding

Sandbagging and levee building is moving at a rapid pace around the state.
by Michael Olson

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Wet houses seen as part of budget solution

Wet houses seen as part of budget solution

Minnesota counties seek ways to cut spending on repeat offenders.
by Michael Olson

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Rochester schools seek input on new superintendent

Rochester Public School officials are holding several sessions to get the community's input on what they'd like to see in the new superintendent.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Flooding concerns rise

Flooding concerns rise

The Montevideo American-News sums up the concern for many Minnesotans this morning with this report, "The flood forecast ... keeps getting gloomier and gloomier with each passing week." Hasting's Echo Press warns "Flood of 2011 could be Hastings' second-worst on record." Gov. Mark Dayton will join the effort to raise flood awareness around the state next week as he meets with local government leaders and emergency officials around the state. Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker is trying to calm concerns over a worst-case scenario and said he's be "shocked" if Red River crests above 41 feet.
by Michael Olson

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State waters contain chemicals and pharmaceuticals

State waters contain chemicals and pharmaceuticals

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency scientists have found more evidence of chemicals and pharmaceuticals in state waters. It appears these chemicals are found in most rivers and lakes in the state, even in remote locations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Unions dismayed by Wisconsin vote

Unions dismayed by Wisconsin vote

Protesters flooded the Wisconsin Capitol after Republican lawmakers voted to limit collective bargaining rights for unions. Union members from Hudson to Milwaukee decry the vote as a sad day for Wisconsin.
by Michael Olson

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Minnesotans one step closer to using coal power

Minnesota House and Senate committees have approved bills that would allow state utilities to purchase power created by coal. The current law, which was passed four years ago, was intended to grow renewable energy production and improve the state's environment. The bills would allow the construction of new coal power plants. A more immediate change would be the purchase of coal power from North Dakota, something the neighboring state is threatening to sue Minnesota over.
by Michael Olson

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Election to fill late Olmsted County commissioner’s seat

Election to fill late Olmsted County commissioner’s seat

Olmsted County officials have set the date for an Aug. 9 special election to fill the seat of longtime County Commissioner Mike Podulke, who died suddenly in February.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ethanol plant receives temporary reprieve

Ethanol plant receives temporary reprieve

A southwest Minnesota ethanol plant in financial trouble has been given a two-month extension on its line of credit.
by Mark Steil

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