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Trampled By Turtles a headliner at Homegrown Music Festival

Trampled By Turtles a headliner at Homegrown Music Festival

The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will open for the band.

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After decades of draining, some MN farmers look to put water back

After decades of draining, some MN farmers look to put water back

A few Minnesota farmers are testing what may be a better way to irrigate fields and manage water in a changing climate. It may also trigger conflicts.
by Dan Gunderson

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Coonskin caps, 'Ballad of Davy Crockett' hit it big 60 years ago

Coonskin caps, 'Ballad of Davy Crockett' hit it big 60 years ago

Bill Hayes' rendition was one of three versions of the song to be a top 10 hit during the Crockett craze of 1955.

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Minneapolis could see second cable company

Minneapolis could see second cable company

Members of the City Council's Ways and Means Committee on Monday recommended allowing CenturyLink to compete with Comcast for customers.
by Brandt Williams

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Tired of conflicts, landowner closes part of Superior Hiking Trail

Tired of conflicts, landowner closes part of Superior Hiking Trail

The Superior Hiking Trail largely traverses public land, but it also crosses about 50 sections of private property. One owner now wants hikers off his land.
by Dan Kraker

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The Replacements haven't lost their sense of humor

The Replacements haven't lost their sense of humor

"Whole Foods Blues" is one of the Replacements' first new songs since relaunching two years ago.

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Wild eliminate Blues, advance to play Chicago

Wild eliminate Blues, advance to play Chicago

The Wild, which have never won a series in fewer than seven games, beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 and took the first round series in six games.
by Peter Cox

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Now on endangered list, wolves are difficult to control

Now on endangered list, wolves are difficult to control

There has been a sharp increase in the number of dogs killed by wolves in northern Minnesota. Controlling them is difficult, as they are on the Endangered Species List.
by Dan Kraker

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As avian flu spreads, officials mull options -- and Willmar waits

As avian flu spreads, officials mull options -- and Willmar waits

After a visit Saturday to the hardest hit-region of the state, Dayton, Sen. Al Franken and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson pledged their help for hard-pressed farmers.
by Mark Steil

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