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Lawsuit settled over treatment of disabled residents in state-run institution

A federal judge gave final approval Thursday to a settlement reached between the State of Minnesota and 300 developmentally disabled former residents of a state-run institution (

Minnesota man who shot, killed cougar felt he had no choice

"The man who shot a cougar in Jackson County on Sunday said Thursday that he and his companion had little doubt they should kill it because children live nearby and horses are kept on the property. That does not appear to be a legitimate reason to kill a mountain lion under Minnesota law," 

Understanding the Minnesota budget miracle

"Christmas has come early in Minnesota. After an intense battle over government spending shut down its government for 20 days this summer, the state now is forecasting an $876 million surplus over the next two years. That's a huge 

! Minnesota expects $876 million surplus (

 $876 million state surplus raises Capitol spirits (

Budget surplus gives state officials wiggle room in legislative session (

Minn. economy promising, but recovery will be slow

The state's job market is definitely recovering, Minnesota budget officials say, but recovery will continue at a crawl (

Sex discrimination lawsuit filed against New York Mills-based Lund Boats

The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Lund Boats in New York Mills today, alleging the sexual discrimination of more than 200 women (

Put a rock in the house at Duluth ice bar (with video)

With the precision of craftsmen, Chris Swarbrick and Paul Madsen put the finishing touches Wednesday on Canal Park's newest tourist attraction, built almost entirely from ice (

New state trail in Washington County aiming for instant popularity

A major new state trail planned for Washington County will open next year to instant popularity, funneling thousands of cyclists, runners, walkers and horse riders to the St. Croix River (

Commission seeks comments on Great Lakes environmental report

The International Joint Commission is seeking public comment on a draft report describing changes in the health of the Great Lakes over the past quarter century (

: "Just as The Observer was writing up the news of Zygi Wilf's brand spanking new $19 million condo, the Minnesota Vikings owner was sending emissaries down to the capitol in St. Paul to request millions in taxpayer dollars to help fund a new stadium for the abominable team. His timing was as bad as late-career Brett Favre."

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Lawsuit settled over treatment of disabled residents in state-run institution. Minnesota man who shot, killed cougar felt he had no choice. Understanding the Minnesota budget miracle.

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