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Minnesota State Patrol releases names of victims of Austin, Minn., bus crash
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Patrol today announced the names of the two victims killed and the 20 injured in Wednesday afternoon’s bus crash on I-90 near Austin, Minn. The State Patrol will continue its crash investigation which will likely take several weeks to complete.November 19, 2009
Indian health should be part of health reform bill
Minnesota’s senators are urging Democratic leaders to include American Indian health provisions in Senate health reform legislation.By Brad Swenson , November 19, 2009
State health officials check Santa off list
ST. PAUL — Santa Claus sometimes must say “no” to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying “no” to him.By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
Newest flu report has better news
Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
Judge Gearin considers overturning unallotment
ST. PAUL — A judge is considering whether to temporarily restore money to one state budget area Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut earlier this summer.By Don Davis , November 17, 2009
Red Wing Shoe to cut second shift
RED WING, Minn. – Red Wing Shoe Co. announced Thursday it will eliminate its second shift at the Red Wing plant here in February.By Jon Swedien , November 14, 2009
Blind learn details about mobile phones
ST. PAUL — Torrey Westrom gave Lissa Thies a simple request: learn the basics of using his mobile telephone.
By Don Davis , November 14, 2009
H1N1 flu claims 7 including one in Beltrami County, but cases drop
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state.By Don Davis , November 13, 2009
New report says Minnesotans should welcome immigrants
MINNEAPOLIS — Immigrants are important to Minnesota’s economy, especially for rural areas, a new report indicates.
By Don Davis , November 13, 2009
Minnesota 2020: Perfect audits for local charter schools
About 75 percent of Minnesota charter schools mishandled their finances in 2008, says a report issued Tuesday by Minnesota 2020.By Brad Swenson , November 11, 2009
Entenza pushes higher ed in green economy
Minnesota’s young people are a renewable resource that needs a strong higher education system, says Matt Entenza.By Brad Swenson , November 11, 2009
Sailer joins those opposed to e-waste lawsuit
An industry lawsuit filed against New York City’s electronic waste disposal law could affect Minnesota’s e-waste laws, fears Rep. Brita Sailer.By By Brad Swenson , November 08, 2009
Experts: Pawlenty needs to hone image
ST. PAUL — Tim Pawlenty has a lot of work to do if he is to become president.By Don Davis , November 08, 2009
Pawlenty introduces himself to Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Key Iowa Republicans got to know Tim Pawlenty Saturday night in a speech that some considered the kick-off of his campaign in the first state to pick its presidential favorite.
By Don Davis , November 08, 2009
Report calls for more, faster Internet service
ST. PAUL — Judy Adamec of Otter Tail County is a poster child for rural Internet connection problems.By Don Davis , November 07, 2009
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