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Nygaard returns from year in Iraq PressPass

Nygaard returns from year in Iraq After almost a year in Iraq, Lt. Col. Kevin Nygaard didn’t hesitate for a second when asked how it felt to be reunited with his family.

February 18, 2010

Big crowd of candidates debate PressPass

Big crowd of candidates debate Minnesota news
More Minnesota governor candidates showed up for a massive Wednesday night debate than the average precinct caucus will host next week.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , January 28, 2010

Brandt charged with felony DWIs in Minnesota PressPass

Prescott attorney Warren Brandt was charged yesterday in Washington County (MN) District Court with two felony first degree DWIs (driving while under the influence).

January 27, 2010

Coleman not running for governor PressPass

Minnesota news
The Republican who could raise more money than any other and who has a ready-made statewide campaign organization is not running for governor.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , January 18, 2010

Governor proposes $685 million in public works spending PressPass

Minnesota news
Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to spend $315 million less to build and repair facilities around Minnesota than legislative leaders want.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , January 18, 2010

Dog leads owner to unconscious Pine City man PressPass

Strange news
PINE CITY, Minn. — Police credit a 15-year-old German Shorthaired dog with saving the life of an elderly, unconscious man.

January 14, 2010

Pawlenty appeals unallotment ruling PressPass

Minnesota news
Gov. Tim Pawlenty tells the Minnesota Supreme Court that he followed state law and the constitution when he unilaterally cut state programs last summer, and he asks justices for a speedy decision in the case.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , January 14, 2010

Census important to Minnesota, communities PressPass

Minnesota news
Federal law requires every American to fulfill only one civic duty, and it comes around just once a decade -- fill out the federal census form.

By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , December 18, 2009

Body of missing pilot found in plane wreckage PressPass

Minnesota News
CLEARWATER COUNTY, Minn. — The body of Andrew Lindberg was found Wednesday morning with his downed plane in a remote, wooded area on the White Earth Indian Reservation about 4.5 miles south and 2 miles east of Nay-Tah-Waush.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 19, 2009

Newest flu report better news PressPass

Newest flu report better news Minnesota News
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.

By Don Davis , November 19, 2009

Health officials check Santa off list PressPass

Minnesota News
ST. PAUL -- Santa Claus sometimes must say "no" to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying "no" to him.

By Don Davis , November 19, 2009

Two-state tax talks still possible PressPass

Minnesota News
Negotiations could resume on a near-defunct income tax reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin, a state lawmaker said.

By Scott Wente , November 19, 2009

Apparent wrecked plane found near Mahnomen PressPass

Minnesota News
A private pilot flying over Mahnomen County, Minn., spotted what appeared to be the wreckage of a plane late Tuesday afternoon in a remote wooded area 21 miles east of the city of Mahnomen, according to Sheriff Doug Krier.

By Stephen J. Lee , November 18, 2009

Residents get up close look at tall project PressPass

Residents get up close look at tall project Minnesota News
GRANITE FALLS — A handful of people came out to pore over maps and see how plans to invest $700 million and build a high-voltage line from Brookings, S.D., to Hampton in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area might affect them.

By Tom Cherveny , November 17, 2009

Judge considers overturning unallotment PressPass

Judge considers overturning unallotment Minnesota News
ST. PAUL -- The first of what could be many Minnesota court rulings on Gov. Tim Pawlenty's authority to unilaterally cut the state budget should come within days.

By Don Davis , November 17, 2009

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Minnesota Festivals & Events

Southern Minnesota   Eagle Spot Weekends will be offered each Saturday and Sunday through March 21 at Colvill Park in Red Wing, where many bald eagles either overwinter or stop during migration. Experienced volunteers will be on-hand to answer questions about eagle behavior, ecology and recov

Posted by: cjjohnso on Mar 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM | All Outdoors Minnesota

Minnesota Downhill Skiing

Metro South Afton Alps Hastings, MN 55033 651-436-5245 or 800-328-1328   Last Ski Area Update: 03/02/10 Machine Groomed 32"-59" Notes: Open regular hours for skiing, snowboarding, & tubing. Check out our website for specials and upcoming events. Buck Hill Burnsville

Posted by: cjjohnso on Mar 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM | All Outdoors Minnesota

Timber Twister

  don't you just hate it when winter is over and you can no longer "swoosh" down the snow covered slopes at break-neck speed, whizing by tree trunks and catapulting over downed logs on two fiberglass sticks attached to your feet? Okay, we don't really do that, but the "speed an

Posted by: cjjohnso on Feb 26, 2010 at 10:49 AM | All Outdoors Minnesota

Looking For "Toothy" Monsters In Minnesota

Minnesota is making Muskie more available.   In response to growing interest in muskellunge fishing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering the stocking of muskie in five new waters starting in the fall of 2011. Proposed for muskie management are Roosevelt Lake in

Posted by: cjjohnso on Jan 7, 2010 at 3:43 PM | All Outdoors Minnesota

Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse Turns 100

Many times when people hear or think of the North Shore of Lake Superior their

Posted by: cjjohnso on Dec 28, 2009 at 12:31 PM | All Outdoors Minnesota

"2010" Noteable Minnesota Festivals & Events

Should you be looking for some interesting Minnesota events to experience in 2010, here is a brief list of a few of the more than 800 festivals and events hosted by Minnesota communities each year.  You can find all the rest on www.exploreminnesota.com   A Few Noteable Minnesot

Posted by: cjjohnso on Dec 17, 2009 at 9:59 AM | All Outdoors Minnesota

Where's there's Ice there's Fish...low

Now, don't run to fix that patch in your pop-up ice shack or change the sparkplug in your ice auger, but a "steady gate" wouldn't be out of the question. Great news! Great ice!

Posted by: cjjohnso on Dec 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM | All Outdoors Minnesota

You Can Make The Holidays...Holidays

Minnesota’s “miracle of seasons” offers residents and visitors a plethora of experiences at any given moment. There are always things to do, new places to visit or favorite spots to re-visit. In-doors or out-doors, Minnesota is a state that millions of people just can’t ge

Posted by: cjjohnso on Nov 12, 2009 at 2:26 PM | All Outdoors Minnesota
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