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Franken to discuss safety issues at Eagan school

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is meeting with education officials at an Eagan middle school to discuss ways to ensure school safety in Minnesota. The first-term Democrat...

news / education Mon, Jan 07, 2013 - 8:34am

Award-winning journalist Larry Oakes dead at 52

By Andrew Krueger and John Lundy, Forum News Service DULUTH — Over more than 30 years of covering stories in the Northland, journalist Larry Oakes won acclaim not just for...

news / region Sun, Jan 06, 2013 - 1:55am

Capitol Chatter: Congress unusually quiet after fiscal cliff vote

By Don Davis, Forum News Service ST. PAUL — Maybe folks should not be surprised that the media often found a communications cliff separating them and many Washington politicians after...

news Sat, Jan 05, 2013 - 10:40pm

DNR to research dwindling Minn. moose population

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources is launching a moose research project in northeastern Minnesota to determine why the state's population of the animal is declining...

outdoors / environment Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 9:25am

Flu death toll rises to 4 in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in Minnesota has risen to four. A weekly influenza report from the Minnesota Department of Health...

news / region Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 9:23am

LGA seen as big issue; lawmakers poised to look at tax reform

BEMIDJI – This upcoming legislative session could be an important one for Minnesota cities. The Legislature is poised to look at tax reform after it convenes Tuesday, a discussion that...

news / local Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 1:00am

Minn. DWI arrests hit 300 over New Year's

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Public safety officials say at least 300 people were arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of DWI over the New Year's holiday. One person died in...

news / region Thu, Jan 03, 2013 - 8:40am

Icy roads prompt warning to motorists in Bemidji area, northwest Minnesota

BEMIDJI - The Minnesota Department of Transportation issued an advisory to travelers in northwest Minnesota due to icy roads. In a news release, travelers are urges to be "extremely cautious"...

news / local Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 11:48am

Flu cases spike in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Health officials predict it could be one of the worst flu seasons in years in Minnesota. Flu patients have been filling urgent care centers and emergency rooms...

news / region Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 9:56am

New year brings new state laws

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The new year brings a variety of new laws in Minnesota. New school buses will be required to have right-side crossing arms to protect students...

news / region Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 9:31am

Peterson, Kline break ranks on 'fiscal cliff' bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's representatives voted along party lines on the bill to keep the U.S. from driving off the so-called "fiscal cliff" — with two notable exceptions. Democrats Tim...

news / region Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 9:27am

A Canada lynx is shown in this photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service. The cat, a federally endangered species, ranges in weight from 20 to 30 pounds.

Officials offer reward for answers in death of Canada lynx

By Peter Passi, Forum News Service Federal officials are seeking the public’s help in figuring out who was responsible for the death of a Canada lynx — and they’re offering...

news / region Mon, Dec 31, 2012 - 11:01pm

UMinn to review nonresident tuition

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota is currently the cheapest school in the Big Ten for nonresident tuition, but possibly not for much longer. Officials plan to review the...

news / education Mon, Dec 31, 2012 - 11:36am

Vikings RB Peterson finishes 9 yards shy of record; team tops Packers for playoff spot

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson's remarkable comeback season now has a magic number to punctuate it. Peterson became the seventh player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, plowing...

sports / vikings Sun, Dec 30, 2012 - 7:19pm

Minn. goes for no DWI deaths on New Year's Eve

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Public safety officials are aiming for the fifth consecutive year with no drunken-driving deaths in Minnesota on New Year's Eve. In the past 10 years...

news / region Fri, Dec 28, 2012 - 9:24am

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