MINNESOTA
Missing Wadena man found in swamp
A Wadena man missing since Monday morning was found safe Wednesday afternoon in a swampy area northeast of Wadena.By Steve Schulz , March 10, 2010
Famous slave ship Amistad will join Duluth's tall ships festival
The Amistad will be one of eight large historic replica sailing vessels expected to call on the port between July 28 and Aug. 3 as part of Tall Ships Duluth 2010.
March 10, 2010
Bemidji woman recalls fond memories of dating Tiger Woods in college
Golf is not all of what Tiger Woods is about. Neither is infidelity, according to Irene Folstrom, his college girlfriend, who has come out to defend him.
By Laurie Swenson , March 10, 2010
Man implicated in fatal Moorhead fire held on $250,000 bond in Becker County
The “person of interest” Moorhead police sought in connection with a double-homicide investigation is being held in the Becker County Jail on $250,000 bail in connection with a 2008 burglary charge.
March 10, 2010
UPDATED: Wadena nursing home CEO responds to death caused by wrong meds
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them. A spokesman for the nursing home said a human error was made, medication disbursement procedures have been changed and the home’s changes recently resulted in high marks on an inspection.By Steve Schulz , March 09, 2010
Chisholm shooting: Mayor arrived minutes before shooting
Saturday started out as one sweet day in Chisholm, Mayor Michael Jugovich said.
By Mark Stodghill , March 09, 2010
Health Department reports Wadena facility gave wrong meds, leading to one death
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them.By Steve Schulz , March 09, 2010
Klobuchar announces $31 million funding for Minnesota outdoors programs
Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across the state.March 09, 2010
Cass Lake man charged with attempted murder
A 21-year-old man was charged in Cass County District Court Monday with four felony counts in relation to a Thursday afternoon shooting in Tract 34 in the Cass Lake area.By Molly Miron , March 09, 2010
Cambridge community rallies behind Deweys
A week ago, Emily Dewey asked for advice on husband Chris’ CaringBridge site. Already, her post has spurred a hit reality-show nomination and a Facebook show of support that racked up 30,000 members in days.
By Mila Koumpilova , March 09, 2010
Wadena man faces charges for punching pickup
A 26-year-old from Wadena faces two charges for allegedly punching a pickup several times.March 08, 2010
Chisholm shooting: 1 dead, 1 fighting for life; ex-cop is prime suspect
A 47-year-old former Chisholm police officer was under police supervision Sunday in a Hibbing hospital. He is suspected of shooting and killing one man Saturday night and wounding two others, one of whom is fighting for his life.
By Mark Stodghill , March 08, 2010
Lake Park man charged in sex crime; victim severely disabled
Michael Allen Willette, 17, of 16495 192nd St., Lake Park has been charged in Becker County Juvenile Court with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct — complaintent mentally impaired, incapacitated or physically helpless.March 08, 2010
State Patrol identifies Ottertail woman killed in crash with bus
The State Patrol has released the name of the woman who died in a collision with a bus Friday evening near Detroit Lakes.March 08, 2010
White Earth man arrrested after woman shot in Mahnomen
A White Earth, Minn., man was arrested Saturday after a woman was shot in Mahnomen.March 08, 2010
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Former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen remembered as voice for farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Gene Hugoson issued the following statement today praising the lifetime service of former MDA Commissioner Elton Redalen, who passed away on Friday, July 10, in Chatfield. "Elton was a mentor to me during our time t
Posted by: agweekfarmer on Jul 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM | AgweekBeach reopens at Split Rock Creek State Park
Visitors to Split Rock Creek State Park in the southwestern corner of Minnesota can once again cool off on a hot summer day by going for a swim. The beach, which had been closed since late May, reopened in time for the July Fourth holiday weekend. DNR officials had temporarily closed the beach afte
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on Jul 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM | Northland OutdoorsOUR VOICES Whisk It Wednesday: Road Trip -- To Market, To Market, to Buy Some Calzones
Posted by: sdoeden on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM | All About Food
OUR VOICES Job figures show a 'pause'
Minnesota’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in April, but the state continued to shed jobs. The state unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in April, down from 8.2 percent a month earlier. The U.S. unemployment rate in April was 8.9 percent. Minnesota lost 9,500 jobs last month, down from 18,9
Posted by: Scott Wente on May 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Coleman predicts mid-May end to Senate race
Norm Coleman predicted that his U.S. Senate election fight will take another month to complete. In an interview with conservative radio host Scott Hennen, Coleman today said that his planned appeal to the state Supreme Court could get resolved by mid-May. Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are awaiti
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty goes northwest for deer
Gov. Tim Pawlenty will target deer this fall in northwestern Minnesota. Pawlenty's office announced today the seventh-annual governor's deer opener will be Nov. 6-7 in the Thief River Falls area. It is the first to be held in far northwestern Minnesota. "Thief River Falls provides an ideal se
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 2, 2009 at 12:27 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES 'Lizard People' are back
A voter's odd ballot markings in the 2008 U.S. Senate election may prompt a change in Minnesota law.
During the Senate recount, state Canvassing Board members reviewed dozens
OUR VOICES Coleman: Appeal will come quick
Minnesotans will not have to wait long for former Sen. Norm Coleman's appeal if he loses his U.S. Senate election lawsuit. Coleman told a radio show that he would promptly challenge the outcome of the election lawsuit, now in the hands of a three-judge panel. "You have to file in 10 days,&quo
Posted by: Scott Wente on Apr 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM | Capitol Chatter
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