MINNESOTA
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
Minnesota newsMore 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
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
Minnesota newsThe 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
Minnesota newsGov. 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
Strange newsPINE 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
Minnesota newsGov. 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
Minnesota newsFederal 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
Minnesota NewsCLEARWATER 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
Minnesota NewsST. 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
Minnesota NewsST. 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
Minnesota NewsNegotiations 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
Minnesota NewsA 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
Minnesota NewsGRANITE 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
Minnesota NewsST. 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 MinnesotaMinnesota 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 MinnesotaTimber 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 MinnesotaLooking 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 MinnesotaMinnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse Turns 100
Many times when people hear or think of the North Shore of Lake Superior their
"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 MinnesotaWhere'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!
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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