show moreLegislature puts $485 million more into Minnesota public schools
Minnesota Democrats say new money they are putting into education will boost the economy by giving the state a better-educated workforce.
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Despite having the lowest price tag, a project to pipe East Grand Forks sewage to Grand Forks for treatment appears to be dead.
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Heavy rain has flooded a stretch of Interstate 94 about 10 miles west of Jamestown, slowing traffic.
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The House and Senate were ready late Sunday to approve a compromise bill giving statewide officials and the governor’s commissioners pay raises, but the bill contains no legislator raises.
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A new study of Minnesota lakes finds more evidence that water across the state contains a wide range of chemicals. The largest study of its kind ever done in Minnesota shows chemicals from household products, prescription drugs and illegal drugs are common in Minnesota lakes.
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One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City.
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After playing its first 31 games on the road, UND played its final 13 regular-season games at Kraft Field. North Dakota won 10 of those home games, including Sunday’s regular-season finale in dramatic fashion.
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Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
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John Lackey allowed one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Sunday for their fifth straight win.
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CAPITOL CHATTERBill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
5/19/13 at 5:06 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYUND announces rookie class
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5/19/13 at 3:20 AM
EVERYDAY GOURMETZesty Tomato Quinoa
There is no doubt that quinoa is on trend right now in the food world. The united nations has even deemed 2013 as the "year or quinoa". Not just because it's popular though, but because it is consider...
5/18/13 at 9:19 AM
GRAND FORKS GOURMETAn Ode to Taco Bell
We gather here today to mourn the loss of a great friend. A friend to some of us more than others. A friend to those of us who, with stomachs rumbling and aching at 1:55 a.m., were sustained by its c...
5/17/13 at 6:30 PM
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THE NEW FORTYMike's goodwill reservoir...
A common concept in business is the value of goodwill as a buffer for those moments when things go a bit south. The accrued goodwill of the business acts as a buoy that keeps the business afloat. Good...
5/19/13 at 10:11 PM
GARDEN TALKMyths and Facts about Iris
A few words about the author: Lee Kaibel is a Dakota County Master Gardener who has lead the iris committee. Myth I do not grow Iris because they have a short bloom time. ...
5/19/13 at 9:44 PM
THE PRAIRIE BLOGMaking A List
The announcement by Jack Dalrymple earlier this month that he and fellow Industrial Commission members are going to take a tour of the oil patch and develop a list of places where they probably should...
5/19/13 at 8:18 PM
LIKE A FISH OUT OF FARGOMy First Homemade Lasagna & Our Favorite Garlic Bread
For as long as I've known my husband, I've never made lasagna. I'm the cook of our relationship. I'm guessing you've assumed as much by now. He's easy to please when it comes to food and doesn't ofte...
5/19/13 at 8:01 PM
BEST FRIENDS NDAbout mentoring
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AP Newswire
Tornadoes from huge Midwest storm system level homes in Oklahoma, 1 dead
Authorities say a tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an open area ...State Wires: ND | MN
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