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Construction firm settles bridge collapse lawsuits 
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys say a construction company that was working on the Minneapolis bridge when it collapsed in 2007 have settled lawsuits filed by victims.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Gov. Pawlenty comes to northwestern Minnesota for deer opener
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Pawlenty travels to northwestern Minnesota Friday for the Seventh Annual Governor's Deer Hunting Opener.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Body found on shore of Lake Superior
Authorities said today that they have recovered a body that washed up on the shore of Lake Superior.
By Forum Communications , November 06, 2009
Bakk calls for special session for jobs bill
Construction trades jobs can move the economy, says state Sen. Tom Bakk who on Thursday asked Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature.
By Brad Swenson , November 06, 2009
Gov. Pawlenty proposes constitutional spending limit
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the State Constitution to limit spending to revenue the state actually has collected.
By Don Davis , November 06, 2009
Pawlenty eyes his 2012 potential in Iowa
ST. PAUL — Tim Pawlenty’s Iowa presidential caucus performance, if he runs for the White House, may hinge on whether he can hitch his star to the right Iowa governor candidate and how he deals with the hot-button gay marriage issue.
By Don Davis , November 05, 2009
OMG! State agency offers 'Don't Text and Drive' contest
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota teens who want to tell others about the dangers of texting while driving can help spread the message by entering a TV commercial challenge.
November 02, 2009
Farmers help needy and themselves
ST. PAUL — Minnesota farmers are donating $115,000 worth of pork and cheese to food shelves around the state, taking the money out of funds that generally promote agriculture sales.
By Don Davis , October 31, 2009
Rescued dog mauls retired police officer in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man who rescued a bulldog from a shelter is in the hospital after the dog attacked him, severing an ear and tearing away the skin from most of his face.
October 30, 2009
Indian Country happy with Obama efforts
ST. PAUL — Relations between American Indian tribes and the federal government have turned around since Barack Obama became president, tribal leaders said Thursday night after a two-day St. Paul conference.
By Don Davis , October 30, 2009
Two more flu deaths confirmed
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials confirmed two more deaths from H1N1 flu Wednesday as more schools report flu outbreaks and the number of people hospitalized continues to rise.
By Don Davis , October 29, 2009
Senate panel visits Bemidji bonding sites
An early public works bill would create jobs sooner, says the chairman of a Minnesota Senate panel which decides capital bonding.
By Brad Swenson , October 29, 2009
Private money to help foot highway bills
ST. PAUL — Minnesota transportation officials want more private companies to pay part of the construction bill for highway projects.
By Don Davis , October 28, 2009
FAA revokes licenses of wayward Northwest pilots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday revoked the licenses of the two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their Minneapolis destination by 150 miles.By Joan Lowy , October 27, 2009
Grants save college careers
ST. PAUL — It was a rough summer for Alyssa Courneya.
By Don Davis , October 25, 2009
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