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Forest tent caterpillars can be seen in large masses in Hubbard County, above, where they weave a large silk tent to emerge from in this photo from 2012. Shannon Geisen | Forum News Servces

Forest tent caterpillars vs. Foray 48B insecticide

ALEXANDRIA — The fuzzy little caterpillar takes a nap in a cute cocoon and emerges a beautiful butterfly. Ah. Why then does the tale turn into a horror story when...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:47pm

Same-sex marriage facts

ST. PAUL — Here are highlights of the gay marriage issue in Minnesota: The law Minnesota law has restricted marriage to between men and women, but a bill the governor...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:24pm

Sen. LeRoy Stumpf was one of 3 DFLers to vote ‘no’ on gay marriage

ST. PAUL — Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer, one of just three DFLers to vote Monday against legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota, said Tuesday the four-hour debate was heartfelt and moving...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:18pm

Big brother Aidin Blackwood, 5, pictured left and Graham, 3, were in impressed with the big steering wheel and all the gauges in one of the many vehicles on display for the youths at the Early Childhood Family Education Wheels, Wheels Program on Tuesday night. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Brothers impressed with vehicle

Big brother Aidin Blackwood, 5, pictured left and Graham, 3, were in impressed with the big steering wheel and all the gauges in one of the many vehicles on display...

news / education Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:11pm

Alexandra Terebenet was one of 26 American Indian seniors recognized at an honors banquet Tuesday who received a gift and certificate at Bemidji High School. Accompanying her is her mother Cynthia Gayle. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

American Indian seniors recognized

Alexandra Terebenet was one of 26 American Indian seniors recognized at an honors banquet Tuesday who received a gift and certificate at Bemidji High School. Accompanying her is her mother...

news / education Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:08pm

In this April 29 photo, Senate Tax Chairman Rod Skoe, DFL-Clearbrook, tells fellow senators about his tax bill. Forum News Service photo by Don Davis

Key Minn. tax proposals to be finalized this week

ST. PAUL - Ten Minnesota lawmakers must decide exactly how to raise about $2 billion for the state, and they have plenty of work to do before the Legislature adjourns...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 9:32pm

Gov. Dayton issues emergency executive order, providing funds to fight wildfires

MINNEAPOLIS - Citing extreme weather conditions that have sparked 25 wildfires across the state, Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday issued an emergency executive order providing assistance to battle the blazes...

news / local Tue, May 14, 2013 - 8:05pm

A motorcyclist in Mankato, Minn., rides past a sign flashing a record-breaking 100 degrees, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Just two weeks ago, some parts of south-central Minnesota were digging out from 15 inches of snow. (AP Photo/Mankato Free Press, John Cross)

Record temps in southern Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A wet and chilly spring has given way to record high temperatures for mid-May in southern Minnesota. The temperature soared to 102 degrees Tuesday in St. James...

news / region Tue, May 14, 2013 - 6:11pm

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signs the gay marriage bill in front of the State Capitol Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota becomes the 12th state to legalize gay marriage. Looking over Dayton's shoulder are bill sponsors, Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Karen Clark. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Gay couples ready for married rights

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota...

news / region Tue, May 14, 2013 - 6:04pm

Sentences continue in Minnesota Somali terror case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two men who left Minnesota to join the terrorist group al-Shabab in Somalia were sentenced to three years in federal prison Tuesday, getting reduced sentences for their...

news / region Tue, May 14, 2013 - 6:00pm

Body found along St. Croix River

LAKELAND, Minn. -- Washington County authorities are investigating human remains found Tuesday along the St. Croix River in Minnesota. According to a news release from the sheriff’s department, officers received...

news / region Tue, May 14, 2013 - 5:49pm

$400M plan would transform Mpls. downtown east

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Developers have announced a $400 million plan to transform an eastern stretch of downtown Minneapolis near the new Vikings stadium. Ryan Cos. said Tuesday the five-block area,...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 4:36pm

JUSTIN GLAWE | BEMIDJI PIONEER
The home of Dale and Arnetta Zeidlik is seen from a field that was burned by firefighters attempting to keep the River Road wildfire at bay. Their efforts saved the Zeidlik’s home.

Two wildfires burning in northern Beltrami County

RED LAKE — Dale Zeidlik and his wife, Arnetta, didn’t know they would be on the frontline of two wildfires that would consume almost 7,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon. But...

news / local Tue, May 14, 2013 - 12:03pm

Minn. solar energy mandate closer to becoming law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House and Senate negotiators have agreed to an energy bill that includes a mandate that investor-owned utilities get 1.5 percent of the energy from...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:30am

Scaled-back gun bill moves ahead in Minnesota Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A significantly scaled-back plan to revise Minnesota's gun laws advanced toward a final Senate vote after receiving the blessing Tuesday of a vocal gun-rights group...

news Tue, May 14, 2013 - 11:20am

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