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Final week of ’08 session begins with budget in limbo (2008/05/13)
ST. PAUL — Tax relief for homeowners, additional dollars for schools and a subsidy package for the Mall of America hung in the balance Monday night as the Legislature crept toward its mandatory finish line.

Farmers make planting gains (2008/05/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Agriculture Department says Minnesota farmers made large gains in fieldwork and planting last week.

12-foot Goldy shows Freeborn couple’s passion for the team (2008/05/13)
FREEBORN, Minn. — The big oak tree in the center of Jim Beach’s driveway was a Freeborn landmark for years, and that hasn’t changed since it died.

Molten aluminum spills at Detroit Lakes foundry (2008/05/13)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Crews were chipping away aluminum that spilled from a valve and coated a floor 2½ inches deep at a Detroit Lakes foundry.

American Crystal Sugar reducing odor at Moorhead factory (2008/05/13)
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Officials at American Crystal Sugar say they’re taking steps to reduce the odor wafting from the factory in Moorhead.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to celebrate 20th anniversary (2008/05/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Scuplture Garden will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this summer.

Minn. poet Bill Holm wins McKnight Foundation award (2008/05/13)
ST. PAUL — Bill Holm is a musician, poet and essayist. Now he can add McKnight Foundation Distinguised Artist winner to his varied resume.

Minn. DNR lifts speed limit on St. Croix River (2008/05/13)
ST. PAUL — The Department of Natural Resources has rescinded its speed limit on the St. Croix River because the water level has risen.

AG’s first year marked by consumer issues, political turmoil (2008/05/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — In a Hennepin County courtroom last month, a corporate lawyer urged a judge to throw out a lawsuit alleging insurance fraud against the elderly, arguing that the insurer had reached a settlement with the Commerce Department.

Ohio interstate bridge had gusset plate issues 12 years ago (2008/05/13)
MINNEAPOLIS — The near collapse of an interstate bridge in Ohio 12 years ago was linked to undersized and corroded gusset plates.

St. Paul might use skyways for ads during GOP convention (2008/05/13)
ST. PAUL — City officials in St. Paul are thinking about using the skyways for advertising revenue during the Republican National Convention.

Burnsville man stabbed, house burned, car stolen (2008/05/12)
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Burnsville police are looking for two men who stabbed a resident several times, set his home on fire, and stole his car.

Police investigating report of sexual assault in U of M dorm (2008/05/12)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — University of Minnesota police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in a campus dormitory.

Governor and legislative leaders resume budget negotiations (2008/05/12)
ST. PAUL (AP) — Gov. Tim Pawlenty has resumed budget negotiations with legislative leaders.

AP News Analysis: Legislature’s final push: 7 days, 7 questions (2008/05/12)
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers burst from the gate in February, quickly finalizing spending for transportation upgrades and a long-pushed ballot measure dedicating dollars to outdoors and arts programs.

Denied GOP nod, Olson might run as independent (2008/05/12)
ST. PAUL (AP) — State Representative Mark Olson says he might still run for reelection as an independent after his Republican Party constituents endorsed someone else to run for his legislative seat.

Officer slightly hurt during stolen car chase in Minneapolis (2008/05/12)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Plymouth police officer suffered minor injuries during a chase that ended when a stolen car crashed in south Minneapolis.

Capitol events mark 150 years of Minnesota statehood (2008/05/12)
ST. PAUL (AP) — Citizens, politicians and protesters marked Minnesota’s 150th anniversary of statehood by gathering at the Capitol on Sunday to remember its past and ponder its future.

Around 50,000 turn out for 16th annual Race for the Cure (2008/05/12)
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Around 50,000 people turned out in Bloomington for the 16th annual Race for the Cure.

Spring Lake Park man charged in baby’s beating (2008/05/11)
ANOKA, Minn. — A 24-year-old Spring Lake Park man is in custody for allegedly beating a 7-month-old baby so badly that the boy was left in a coma.

DNR tries to attract new anglers in Minn. (2008/05/11)
MINNEAPOLIS — As fewer Minnesotans are buying fishing licenses, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working on an aggressive campaign to lure new anglers to the state’s waters.

Pawlenty, Molnau land walleye in fishing opener (2008/05/11)
BREEZY POINT, Minn. — Gov. Tim Pawlenty landed a 17-inch walleye Saturday during the Governor’s 60th Annual Fishing Opener at Breezy Point on Pelican Lake.

Minnesota woman working to help cyclone survivors (2008/05/11)
WILLMAR, Minn. — While some international assistance is being kept out of Myanmar, a Minnesota woman is in the southeast Asian country hand-delivering rice and bottles of water to cyclone survivors.

Death of UMD student being investigated (2008/05/11)
DULUTH, Minn. — Authorities in St. Louis County are investigating the death of a University of Minnesota Duluth student.

Two dead in fiery crash in Chisago County (2008/05/11)
CENTER CITY, Minn. — Two people are dead after a fiery head-on crash in Chisago County.

Wagon train moves through Minn. to mark 150th anniversary (2008/05/11)
ST. PAUL — A wagon train is winding through the Twin Cities this weekend to mark Minnesota’s 150th anniversary.

3 students in western Minn. suspended over Pledge (2008/05/10)
DILWORTH, Minn. — Fourteen-year-old Bishop Edens was suspended from school Friday because he wouldn’t stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, but he was quickly invited back once his principal learned that rule might be unconstitutional.

Judge dismisses suit against owners of dog killed on highway (2008/05/10)
DULUTH, Minn. — A judge threw out a lawsuit Friday that had been filed by a man who struck and killed a dog on a highway, then sued the dog’s owners for damage to his car.

Judges deliver major setback to Big Stone II project (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — The proposed Big Stone II power plant suffered a major setback Friday when two administrative law judges recommended against allowing transmission lines from the plant to be built across west-central Minnesota.

Legislators question DNR officials over conference spending (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — The heads of a joint House-Senate panel say they still have more questions than answers after a two-hour hearing into a national conference that got Minnesota Department of Natural Resources funds.

Minimum wage hike clears Legislature despite veto threat (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — Lawmakers are ignoring Governor Tim Pawlenty’s threat to veto a minimum wage hike.

Software bugs delay sign-up portal for Minn. health programs (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — Five years and more than $8 million into a project plagued by delays and glitches, state human services officials decided to abandon their first attempt to develop software for an online health care sign-up system and start over.

Legislature sends bill to track greenhouse gases to Pawlenty (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — A bill requiring regular progress reports on Minnesota’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is on its way to Governor Tim Pawlenty.

Bill to raise dropout age headed to governor (2008/05/10)
ST. PAUL — A bill that would force students to remain in school until they are 18-years-old is headed to Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s desk.

Vintage motorcycle unearthed at Camp Ripley (2008/05/09)
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — A bit of military history has been unearthed at Camp Ripley.

U regents reject new $100 student fee (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — A University of Minnesota Board of Regents panel has said “no” to a new $100 student fee to pay for campus construction projects.

Debate flares over hockey honor as House passes schools bill (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — A move to make hockey Minnesota’s official sport has prompted some cross-checking on the House floor.

Legislature due to vote to extend bar hours during GOP event (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — Beer taps, wine corkscrews and martini shakers should get an extra workout during the Republican National Convention thanks to state legislation that pushes bar closing time out by two hours.

Couple donates $10M to St. Thomas (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — An Edina couple is donating $10 million to the University of St. Thomas for scholarships.

Commencement readers cram to prep for tongue-twister names (2008/05/09)
A week from Saturday, 453 new graduates will cross the commencement stage on the lawn of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Among them: Nokuthula Sikhethiwe Kitikiti, Udochukwu Chinyere Obodo, and Baitnairamdal Otgonshar.

Video released in death of Minn. motorist after Taser use (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — Troopers tried to communicate with Mark Backlund, but he tried to restart his minivan and then struggled with the troopers as they used a Taser to restrain him, according to video footage of the incident released Thursday.

Treasury issues tax credits for Iron Range coal plant (2008/05/09)
MINNETONKA, Minn. — A proposed coal-gasification plant on the Iron Range has gotten a boost.

Cause of Duluth fatal fire accidental (2008/05/09)
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth fire investigators say the cause of the fire that killed three people over the weekend was accidental.

Ex-Leech Lake chairman pleads to 2 counts of bribe taking (2008/05/09)
MINNEAPOLIS — A former chairman of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has pleaded guilty to two counts of accepting bribes from a man who operated a check-cashing service in the tribe’s casinos.

Coleman says Franken has shifted stances (2008/05/09)
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman — who quit the Democratic Party 12 years ago to become a Republican — accuses likely DFL opponent Al Franken of changing positions, demeanor and rhetoric.

Minn. gov signs bill to pay bridge collapse victims (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — A close-knit coalition of Minneapolis bridge collapse victims — some in wheelchairs and others still wearing casts — looked on Thursday as Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a $38 million package to compensate them for their injuries and losses.

Free bike use to be offered during GOP convention (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — People worried about getting around the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention may have an answer — free bike use.

Rally planned against gang violence in Rochester (2008/05/09)
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Residents of Rochester will rally against gang violence next week.

State GOP still trying to clean up its books (2008/05/09)
MINNEAPOLIS — Even as the state Republican Party calls DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken to task over problems with his personal finances, the party continues to try to clean up its own bookkeeping problems.

Minn. House approves new psych hospital for Woodbury (2008/05/09)
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House is on the record with overwhelming support for a proposed children’s psychiatric hospital in Woodbury, but Senate approval is iffy.

Minimum wage agreement faces Pawlenty veto (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — A legislative agreement to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage in two stages faces a veto threat from Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who wasn’t swayed by changes designed to attract his signature.

Minn. panel drops booster seat rule after Pawlenty objects (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — A transportation policy bill is headed for floor votes in both houses Thursday without a booster seat requirement that bothered Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Bill raising dropout age prepped for final vote (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — Staying in school until graduation or adulthood could soon be the law in Minnesota.

Embryonic stem cell research bill clears House, faces veto (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House voted Wednesday to loosen funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research at the University of Minnesota, in a split that largely mirrored abortion politics.

Ice on northern lakes could freeze up fishing opener (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — Some of the 1 million anglers gearing up for this weekend’s fishing opener could be kept off a few northern Minnesota lakes because of ice.

Investigators to inspect murder suspect’s letters (2008/05/08)
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Prosecutors say the Savage teenager accused of killing a woman who answered his online ad tried to get someone else to take the rap.

Ordway Center plans expansion (2008/05/08)
ST. PAUL — The Ordway Center in St. Paul is planning a renovation that would make it the home of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

Duluth triplex hit by fire overdue for inspection (2008/05/08)
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth triplex where three people died in a fire had not been inspected since 2004.

Duluth bank robbed (2008/05/08)
DULUTH, Minn. — Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in downtown Duluth.

Powerball winners come forward in Minnesota (2008/05/07)
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — He’s a heavy equipment operator. She works at an agricultural research institute. And if Paul and Sue Rosenau keep their word, things won’t change dramatically — despite winning Saturday’s $180.1 million Powerball jackpot.

Ballot questions ask voters to change how Legislature is run (2008/05/07)
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota voters could have two chances this fall to set new rules for their state lawmakers — from when they meet to what they’re paid.

Senator says he faces unwelcome choice on road safety rules (2008/05/07)
ST. PAUL (AP) — A top senator claimed Tuesday that he was being forced to choose between three safety features as he prepared a transportation policy bill to send to Gov. Tim Pawlenty — an account the governor called “not helpful.”

State to close parts of Duluth bridge to strengthen gussets (2008/05/07)
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota transportation officials on Tuesday announced a partial closing of the Blatnik Bridge that connects Duluth and Superior, Wis., after finding that gusset plates at eight spots on the bridge didn’t meet load requirements.

Lakeville mother pleads guilty in infant daughter’s drowning (2008/05/07)
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — The Lakeville mother charged in the drowning of her 11-month-old daughter has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter.

Eden Valley City Hall evacuated after explosive turned in (2008/05/07)
EDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The Eden Valley City Hall had to be evacuated after someone turned in an explosive device.

Baby delivered after crash in NW Minnesota (2008/05/07)
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (AP) — A baby boy is in critical condition after being delivered by emergency C-section following a two-vehicle crash in northwestern Minnesota.

College of St. Catherine to become ’university’ (2008/05/07)
ST. PAUL (AP) — The College of St. Catherine in St. Paul will be known as a university next year.

Divers cleaning up Lake Emily (2008/05/07)
ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) — Divers are coming up with a good haul on Lake Emily in south-central Minnesota.

Minn. House debates bill altering state property tax buyback (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — Despite concerns voiced by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the Minnesota House considered a plan Monday to closely link state property tax assistance to homeowner income, which would mean smaller bills for some and extra costs for others.

Damaged ore carrier to resume service (2008/05/06)
DULUTH, Minn. — A huge ore carrier damaged while moving into winter quarters in Superior, Wis., last January is set to resume service.

No charges in death of Fridley man Tasered by troopers (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — State troopers won’t be charged in the death of a Fridley man who struggled with troopers and was Tasered following a freeway crash in January, the Ramsey County Attorney’s office said Monday.

Report: Weather slows spring planting in Minnesota (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — The late arrival of spring weather continues to put Minnesota farmers significantly behind schedule for planting corn and soybeans.

Bridge victim fund clears Legislature and heads to Pawlenty (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — Nine months and four days after the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed, the Minnesota Legislature approved a $38 million compensation package for the victims on Wednesday and sent it to a supportive Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Mankato standoff ends with peaceful surrender (2008/05/06)
MANKATO, Minn. — Mankato authorities say a 27-year-old man involved in a standoff told a crisis line operator that he wanted to die in a shootout with police.

Frazee girl hurt when bullet richocets off rock (2008/05/06)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A 15-year-old girl is recovering after being struck in the face by a bullet that bounced off a rock on Sunday.

Polkafest to leave Ironworld after summer show (2008/05/06)
CHISHOLM, Minn. — When the last oom-pa-pa dies away at this year’s Polkafest at Ironworld in Chisholm, it will mark the end of an era. Polkafest is moving.

Powerball winner could soon claim prize in Minn. (2008/05/06)
MINNEAPOLIS — Lottery officials say they have an “apparent” winner of a Powerball prize worth $180.1 million.

Feds: Minnehaha Falls walls could fail (2008/05/06)
MINNEAPOLIS — The historic walls near Minnehaha Falls are in danger of failing because of continued erosion, federal officials warned Monday.

Authorities: Hunter who shot son had alcohol in system (2008/05/06)
GAYLORD, Minn. — A Belle Plaine hunter who fatally shot his 8-year-old son has been charged with second-degree manslaughter after tests found alcohol and marijuana in his system.

Ramsey County considers appointments for sheriff (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — A Ramsey County panel may vote tonight on a ballot question that would have the county’s sheriffs appointed rather than elected.

DNR, auditor reviewing game wardens conference (2008/05/06)
ST. PAUL — The Department of Natural Resources says an internal auditor is reviewing the spending and fundraising behind a game wardens conference in St. Paul.



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