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Conference committee rejects Bemidji hospitality tax

BEMIDJI – The city of Bemidji’s hopes for a hospitality tax were effectively dashed Friday night at the State Capitol. After months of debate in legislative hearings and at city...

news / local Sat, May 18, 2013 - 12:25am

Police confirm body found in Lake Irving was Matt Pulis; family asking for privacy

BEMIDJI -- The Ramsey County medical examiner’s office confirmed Friday that the body of a man found in Lake Irving was that of Matt Pulis, missing since Oct. 20, 2012...

news / local Fri, May 17, 2013 - 7:49pm

House defeats bonding bill ... for now

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House defeated a public works funding bill this afternoon, but even with a Monday adjournment deadline looming it still could come back up. Bill author...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 3:20pm

Thief River Falls day care owner accused of bruising boy

The father of a 4-year-old boy in Thief River Falls says a day care owner there spanked and slapped his son this week, leaving him bruised and black-eyed. This morning,...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 1:14pm

2 Minnesota babies sickened by recalled tahini

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State health officials say two Minnesota babies have gotten sick from bacteria matched to a recalled sesame paste product. The Minnesota Department of Health said...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 11:38am

Minn. doctors caught by prescription drug abuse

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota doctors say prescription drug abuse is a severe problem in the state and they often feel caught between patients who need pain medication and those...

news Fri, May 17, 2013 - 11:33am

2 Minnesota women sentenced in Somali terror case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesota women convicted of conspiring to send money to al-Shabab in Somalia were given prison sentences in federal court Thursday, ending a week of punishments tied...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 8:56am

This artist's rendering provided by the Greater North Dakota Chamber shows the design of a billboard that went up Thursday, May 16, 2013 along Interstate 94 in Moorhea, which is across the Red River from Fargo. (AP Photo/Greater North Dakota Chamber)

N.D. billboards meant to attract Minnesota consumers

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense. The Greater North Dakota Chamber has created billboards that mock decisions made this session by the...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 8:47am

Minnesota begins 2013 gypsy moth trapping program

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state's annual monitoring program for the destructive tree...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 8:45am

Ex-pastor sentenced to 5 years in prison

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former pastor is sentenced to five years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. Gustavo Resendiz Talabera pleaded guilty to...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 8:44am

Klobuchar asks Energy Department to act on Minnesota gas prices

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the steep increase in Minnesota gas prices over the past few weeks. Gasoline industry officials...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 8:37am

From left, George Brook, Anthony Petrie and Jamie Scherf were recognized as "Top Cops" by the National Association of Police Organizations. Photo courtesy of the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office

Local deputies named 'Top Cops' for saving child

BEMIDJI — George Brook, Jamie Scherf and Anthony Petrie did everything in their power to save the lives of three children on April 6, 2012. But at the end of...

news / local Fri, May 17, 2013 - 12:18am

Retired Sgt. Cleo Christopherson gives the opening remarks and prayer at the Peace Officers Memorial Service on Thursday night in Bemidji. Behind him are Beltrami Sheriff Phil Hodapp and Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Christopherson gives opening remarks at Peace Officers Memorial Service

Retired Sgt. Cleo Christopherson gives the opening remarks and prayer at the Peace Officers Memorial Service on Thursday night in Bemidji. Behind him are Beltrami Sheriff Phil Hodapp and Bemidji...

news / local Fri, May 17, 2013 - 12:07am

Jim Carlson lost his home, which overlooked the No. 8 fairway at Blueberry Pines Golf Course near Menahga. Sarah Smith | Forum News Service

Calm winds helping fire fight; cleanup begins

PARK RAPIDS — Calm winds were allowing 40-some fire departments to get control of a wildfire that has scorched more than 7,100 acres in three counties since Tuesday. "We’ll make...

news / region Fri, May 17, 2013 - 12:01am

Legislative Notebook: Lawmakers pass jobs bill

ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators voted to increase funding designed to produce jobs. The House voted 73-59 for the jobs and economic development bill that for the next two years...

news Thu, May 16, 2013 - 11:41pm

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