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Drug used to treat Lyme disease is in short supply

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An antibiotic used to treat Lyme disease is in short supply in Minnesota, forcing some clinics to scramble as the tick season arrives. Doxycycline is ordinarily a...

news Wed, May 08, 2013 - 1:13pm

Coach cleared of charges no longer at MSU, Mankato

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former head football coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges, is no longer employed by the university. School spokesman, Dan...

news Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:49am

A missing poster still rests on a tree outside the home of Amanda Berry Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Cleveland. Berry, 27, Michelle Knight, 32, and Gina DeJesus had apparently been held captive in a house since their teens or early 20s, police said. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Suspect in Ohio helped neighbors look for missing

CLEVELAND (AP) — In the years after his friend's daughter vanished while walking home from school, Ariel Castro handed out fliers with the 14-year-old's photo and performed music at a...

news Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:32am

In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 file photo, a Libyan man investigates the inside of the U.S. Consulate after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. House Republicans insist the Obama administration is covering up information about the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon, File) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

GOP Benghazi probe stokes political controversy

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans insist the Obama administration is covering up information about last year's deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, rejecting administration assurances to...

news Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:26am

Minnesota terror suspect returns to federal court today

ST. PAUL -- The Montevideo, Minn., man who was apprehended as federal authorities seized explosive devices from his parent’s home will appear in federal court today. Buford "Bucky" Rogers, 24,...

news Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:18am

Two arrested after Crookston home invasion

Two people were arrested after an apparent home invasion and robbery in Crookston on Tuesday afternoon. According to a report from Crookston Police Department, two men were arrested on robbery...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:17am

Red Lake man indicted for machete assault

A Red Lake man was indicted Monday in federal court in St. Paul for assaulting another man with a machete in March in Redby. Dale Clinton White Jr., 19, was...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:04am

Rural Minnesota less optimistic about jobs, economy

Bemidji, Minn. -- Rural Minnesotans are less optimistic about the economy than people in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to a new study by the Blandin Foundation. The Blandin...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:49am

Sancie Udovich is one of about 200 people who have a tattoo paid for by Last Place on Earth owner Jim Carlson. The tattoos have to include the words “Last Place on Earth” for Carlson to pay the tattoo artist. Udovich’s tattoo is visible near her left collarbone. (Steve Kuchera / Forum News Service)

Tattoos promote controversial Duluth head shop

DULUTH -- Duluth’s most controversial business is advertising in a distinctive way: With the words “Last Place On Earth” tattooed on the arms, hands, necks and thighs of some of...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:42am

Oil pipeline from North Dakota to northwest Minnesota restarted after leaks

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after two shutdowns within a week due to leaks...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:31am

The Bemidji Police Department responded to the following calls: Burglary 8:13 p.m. Sunday, 1000 block of Fifth Street Southeast. A burglary that occurred in December was reported. Property damage 9:29...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:26am

Emergency crews converge Tuesday west of Murdock near the U.S. Highway 12 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks and the Koch Nitrogen plant after a collision involving a train and a semi-tractor carrying anhydrous ammonia. Highway 12 traffic was detoured around the scene via county roads. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Detour to last four days as ammonia accident cleanup continues

MURDOCK, Minn. — Traffic on U.S. Highway 12 in west-central Minnesota will likely remain detoured for four days as a result of the semi-truck and train collisionTuesday. It is expected...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:22am

Sheriff's and fire report

Sheriff’s Report The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls: DWI 7:21 p.m. Sunday, 3100 block of Island View Drive Northeast. A 33-year old man was arrested on...

news / local Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:20am

Minnesota Arboretum wants to break tree-hug record

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — Attention, tree-huggers. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wants you. The arboretum hopes more than 700 people will turn out Friday at its Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit to...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:17am

Body recovered from Crow River in Wright County

BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of an adult male from the Crow River in Wright County. Sheriff's officials say the body was found during a search...

news / region Wed, May 08, 2013 - 9:14am

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