MINNESOTA
Large Minnesota kennel to auction dogs, shut down
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. — A Minnesota dog breeder whose kennel application sparked protests and a lawsuit has plans to auction more than 100 dogs and may be going out of business.By Associated Press , November 07, 2009
Pawlenty heads to Iowa as signs point to 2012 run
ST. PAUL — Republican Tim Pawlenty is off today on his first trip to Iowa as a probable but not-yet-declared presidential candidate.By Associated Press , November 07, 2009
Minnesota task force report urges improvements in broadband service
The task force’s recommendations, released Friday, call for a dramatic expansion and speeding up of broadband service. But the report stopped short of detailing how the expansion would be funded. The report did not call for state spending but left that option open.
The group’s chairman said Adamec’s plight shows how many Minnesotans are at a disadvantage.
By Don Davis , November 06, 2009
Minnesota man injured in Thursday rollover
At 4:47 p.m., 71-year-old Arlyn D. Ness was westbound on state Highway 223 by Leonard, Minn., when he drove his 1986 Ford pickup off the road and into the north ditch. The truck jumped an approach and rolled over, coming to a rest on its wheels.By Ryan Johnson , November 06, 2009
Fort Hood victims include St. Paul soldier
A Minnesota soldier is among those killed in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. Kham Xiong, 23, St. Paul, died in the attack Thursday, said Tim McGowan, principal of Community of Peace Academy, a school attended by Xiong. McGowan said Xiong’s father, Chor Xiong, informed the school of his son’s death. Family members picked up pictures of Xiong today for a memorial service, McGowan said.By Amy Forliti , November 06, 2009
Company, victims settle in I-35W bridge collapse suit
Attorneys say a construction company that was working on the Minneapolis bridge when it collapsed in 2007 have settled lawsuits filed by victims. Progressive Contractors Inc. was doing resurfacing work when the bridge collapsed, killing 13 people.By Brian Bakst , November 06, 2009
Minnesota college-aid program faces $13M shortfall
A state program that helps lower-income students pay for college faces a $13 million shortfall, and will fill that gap with funds intended for the following year.By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Final radiation dose expected for Minnesota teen Daniel Hauser
he 13-year-old gained national attention when he fled the state to avoid chemotherapy treatments earlier this year. But after he came back, he went through chemo to treat his Hodgkin's lymphoma, then started radiation therapy.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Fargo-Moorhead group narrows flood fight options
A group charged with deciding the best local flood control option for Fargo-Moorhead narrowed its choices Thursday from a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers list.By The Forum , November 06, 2009
DWI recliner gets $10,099.99 top bid on eBay without famous brand name
The auction ended at 7:12 p.m. Thursday, and $10,099.99 emerged as the winning bid for a motorized recliner. Proctor Police Chief Walter Wobig had no quarrel with the price to be paid for a vehicle his department seized after the drunken-driving conviction of its owner and operator, Dennis LeRoy Anderson.
By Peter Passi , November 06, 2009
AROUND THE REGION: GF prayer event today ... Dorgan offers pilot legislation ... Traffic fine claims cutoff ... more
GF prayer event today: Valley House of Prayer, open to anyone to pray together for the community and nation, will join Revolution Prayer at 7 p.m. today in New Life Foursquare Church, 321 Cottonwood St. Info: 772-3933.By Forum Communications, Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Minnesotans' lives changed forever by hunting mistake
The call came about 10 that Sunday night. Kimberly Van Tassel, then 30, already had put her two kids, Janelle, 8, and Brandon, 4, to bed. This was on opening weekend of the 1989 Minnesota deer season.By Dennis Anderson , November 06, 2009
Deer seasons ready to roll
One of the most anticipated dates on the outdoors calendar rolls around this weekend with the opening of deer season. It won’t be long now. North Dakota’s firearms deer season opens at noon today, and Minnesota hunters pull the trigger on another season Saturday morning.By Brad Dokken , November 05, 2009
Minnesota DNR sees more deer poaching
The state Department of Natural Resources said poaching is increasing. Poachers kill hundreds of deer every year, some for fun and some for money. Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Executive Director Mark Johnson said a large set of antlers can sell for thousands of dollars.By Associated Press , November 05, 2009
New 'Cash for Clunkers' for appliances
First, it was motor vehicles; now, the federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program wants consumers to invest in energy-efficient refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers.By James R. Johnson , November 05, 2009
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Gophers roll in exhibition opener without bulk of talented class
Without Royce White and Trevor Mbakwe, the University of Minnesota's men's basketball exhibition opener Thursday wasn't quite as interesting as I had hoped it would be.
The Gophers defeated Minnesota-Duluth 114-47 at Williams
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A buddy sentMinnesota Festivals & Events
Northern Minnesota Diva Day will be offered at the Roseau City Center on Saturday, November 7, with seminars, vendors, great food and entertainment during this special event for women. Free to the public – there is a charge for the Diva Lunch. To find out more, dial 218/424-7509, or visit www
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Things looking up for Minnesota hockey teams
Minnesota hockey fans needed a night like Friday. The University of Minnesota men's hockey team and the Minnesota Wild both have gotten off to very difficult starts this season. But on Friday, you can follow the old cliche and "throw out the records." Let's take a look at what went right
Posted by: Goethe on Oct 30, 2009 at 11:54 PM | Goethe's sports blog
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