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Grafton braces for record crest

Grafton braces for record crest

Flood fighters rushed to shore up an emergency levee in Grafton Tuesday after the National Weather Service issued a flood warning and raised the probable Park River crest to 16.5 feet, near the record of 16.52 feet, which has stood since 1950.

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Polk officials hear pipeline plans

Polk officials hear pipeline plans

Already Polk County’s biggest taxpayer at $2.7 million annually, Enbridge Pipelines soon may be paying twice that much. Two Enbridge representatives visited county commissioners Tuesday, answering questions and outlining the plans for building the Sandpiper Pipeline.

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Crookston aims to attract homeowners by giving away free land

Dr. Craig Theede’s daily commute from Grand Forks to Crookston started earlier than usual Monday. It was because he had an appointment, not with a patient but with his future home. He wanted to ensure that he would land one of 17 free housing lots, offered by the city on a first-come, first-served basis.

Minnesota DNR lifts burn bans in 32 counties

Prompted by recent rains, the Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday lifted burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties, including Polk, Clearwater, Mahnomen and southern Beltrami counties.

5 arrested, 10 pounds of high-grade pot seized in Moorhead drug bust

5 arrested, 10 pounds of high-grade pot seized in Moorhead drug bust

The Moorhead Police Department arrested five people and seized 10 pounds of high-grade marijuana and a luxury SUV in a drug bust Monday.

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THE EATBEAT: My (Italian) Moon adventure

THE EATBEAT: My (Italian) Moon adventure

Tilapia was the last thing on my mind when I stopped for lunch at the Italian Moon on a sunny day in May. I was aiming for the salad bar that is laden with choices including soups, pasta and pizza.

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UND HOCKEY: NCHC commissioner looks at another job

UND HOCKEY: NCHC commissioner looks at another job

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference could be losing its commissioner before the league ever begins play.

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GIRLS TRACK: A bundle of nerves -- and success

GIRLS TRACK: A bundle of nerves -- and success

As she lines up before almost every race, Ashley Perez feels a little nervous. Nothing — not even the fact that the Nelson County freshman already is a state champion — calms those nerves.

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ANDY PETERSON: Lower taxes for out-of-state firms? You bet

ANDY PETERSON: Lower taxes for out-of-state firms? You bet

We are proud of the work the Legislature accomplished to equitably lower tax rates for all individuals and businesses of our great state. We created the economic success together, and we share it together.

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TODD BURIANEK: Marriage reforms suggest society has lost its way

A common principle of a free society is that the government should stay out of a person’s bedroom. After all, what happens behind those doors is not a governmental interest, and true freedom requires that any person be free of governmental interference in that regard.


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