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Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Researchers are investigating a major algal bloom that surfaced last week in Lake Superior between Duluth and the Apostle Islands. The blooms only started appearing in Lake Superior in 2012. Scientists are investigating why.
by Dan Kraker

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Early voting in Minnesota surges

Early voting in Minnesota surges

Even though Tuesday is primary election day in Minnesota, tens of thousands of Minnesotans have already voted in the governor's race as well as races for Congress.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Monahan says she won't release video of Ellison incident

Monahan says she won't release video of Ellison incident

The woman accusing Keith Ellison of physical abuse won't release video she says she has of the incident. Ellison says it's because there is no video and it never happened.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Art Hounds: Theater abounds!

Art Hounds: Theater abounds!

Art Hounds share their love for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, New Native Theatre's 10 Minute Play Festival, and a production of "An Enemy of the People" in Red Wing.
by Marianne Combs

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They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

They charged what? Price of surgical procedures vary widely by hospital, patient

New state research indicates there are wide variations in what hospitals charge for surgical procedures and there are even wide swings in the prices individual hospitals charge for the same operations.
by Dan Kraker

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Swanson launches negative TV ad in DFL race for governor

Swanson launches negative TV ad in DFL race for governor

In a possible indication of a shifting dynamic in the three-way DFL race for governor, Lori Swanson began running an ad critical of DFL rival Tim Walz Thursday.
by Brian Bakst

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Women sue Renaissance Festival, alleging hostile work environment

The lawsuit raises questions about the festival's tradition of bawdy entertainment. Festival organizers deny the suit's allegations and say they are investigating claims of misconduct.
by Marianne Combs

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Hold on, who's running in the primary for state House?

Hold on, who's running in the primary for state House?

The races for U.S. Senate, governor and attorney general are getting most of the attention ahead of next week's primary election, but there are also 20 Minnesota House contests on the ballot.
by Tim Pugmire

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