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OUR OPINION: ‘The Capitol is crumbling’ in Minnesota 
Minnesota has put off vital repairs to the 107-year-old building, and not just for years but for decades. Now the building’s at a 'tipping point,' in the bipartisan Minnesota State Capitol Preservation Commission’s words.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , April 02, 2012
LLOYD OMDAHL: All hail ag’s ‘productivity assessing system’
Ballooning land and commodity prices will have only a nominal impact on property taxes.
By Lloyd Omdahl , April 01, 2012
Winslet, James Cameron at ‘Titanic 3-D’ London opening
Actress Kate Winslet and director James Cameron walked the red carpet in London for the premiere of the 3D version of the hit movie “Titanic.”
By Associated Press , March 28, 2012
WILD: Zucker to get head start on NHL career
The bright spot at the end of this three-month nosedive for the Minnesota Wild is a strong, deep group of prospects set to turn pro next season. The club is so eager about the future that it is giving one youngster a head start.
By Dave Campbell , March 28, 2012
Beyonce the tiny puppy fit into spoon at birth (VIDEO)
A very tiny puppy is sitting inside a coffee mug, trying without success to escape by scratching its little paws against the slippery surface. In recent days, this famous dog has been placed alongside a variety of small objects — an iPhone, a business card and a tape measure, among other things — to demonstrate just how tiny she really is.
By Meghan Barr , March 28, 2012
THE EATBEAT: Dining in Florida can be hit or miss this time of year
Dining out seems to be the No. 1 activity for visitors in Florida this time of year. The restaurants are busy. . . . Reservations are hard to come by.
By Marilyn Hagerty , March 28, 2012
THAT REMINDS ME WITH MARILYN HAGERTY: Grand Forks joins the Good Roads movement in 1912
The Grand Forks Automobile Club elected Fred Haverland president 100 years ago. And the club dedicated itself to working for better roads. Along with roads, people were concerned about women’s suffrage 100 years ago. A new meeting was scheduled in City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to organize a “Voice for Women” club.
By Marilyn Hagerty , March 26, 2012
Dick Cheney's transplant reopens debate about age
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of articleDoctors say it is unlikely that former Vice President Dick Cheney got special treatment when he was given a new heart at age 71 that thousands of younger people also were in line to receive.
By Marilynn Marchione , March 25, 2012
LLOYD OMDAHL: A 3,000-member Congress just might work
Just about everyone is unhappy with civic affairs in America these days. Congress and many other public institutions are held in low regard. We have turned into a nation of malcontents.
By Lloyd Omdahl , March 25, 2012
OUR OPINION: No suspicious test scores in Minnesota
Being an empty spot on the map isn’t usually a good thing.
But for Minnesota, it might just be a source of pride.
By Tom Dennis , March 25, 2012
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY: Sioux salute senior class
After addressing the team in a silent locker room in St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center, UND captain Mario Lamoureux walked to the other side and embraced fellow senior Ben Blood. The captain then walked to goaltender Brad Eidsness and did the same.
By Brad Elliott Schlossman , March 25, 2012
TIMBERWOLVES: Love powers Minnesota to 117-100 win over Nuggets
Kevin Love followed up his 51-point game with 30 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets today.
By Jon Krawczynski , March 25, 2012
ANN BAILEY: Rain is good, in manageable doses
“When it rains, it pours.” There are times in my life when that old saying has been true figuratively and other times, literally. This past week, I was reminded of it the literal sense.
By Ann Bailey , March 25, 2012
RYAN BAKKEN: National spotlight shines on another Red River Valley native (VIDEO)
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of pageMarilyn Hagerty isn’t the only woman in the Red River Valley to recently obtain Internet fame and a free trip to a foreign land. Meet Jan Berg of Karlstad, Minn., whose time in the spotlight came from recently being named “Fan of the Week” on NBC'S "Today."
By Ryan Bakken , March 24, 2012
MARILYN HAGERTY: Messages are good, bad and ugly when you go viral
“You are a dolt and the main reason why North Dakota is viewed as being a backwoods dump. The Olive Garden is the McDonald’s of dining...A touch of Europe? Ha! Why don’t you take a vacation and visit New York or San Francisco and see what real people eat?” That was one of the emails I received when I started going viral a couple weeks ago. My chin trembled, but I didn’t cry. I didn’t cry because for every nasty message I received, there were 40 or 50 friendly notes.
By Marilyn Hagerty , March 24, 2012
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