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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — President Obama has declared a disaster in eight Minnesota counties damaged by flooding, unleashing federal funds to help repair millions in damages. June and July storms hit more than 50 …
22 Jul 14
WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota family is mourning relatives who died on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 when it was shot down over eastern Ukraine. Drew Ryder, of Willmar, says the 298 victims included his …
21 Jul 14
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Nearly a month after the Minnesota River in Mankato hit its 10th highest level on record, crews are still cleaning up the mess left behind in city parks. A Mankato Free …
21 Jul 14
LE SUEUR, Minn. (AP) — The graves of three Minnesotans killed during the Civil War will be re-dedicated this weekend. A new grave marker will be dedicated in St. Peter to Captain Asgrim Skaro. Skaro …
18 Jul 14
No Shortage of Town Festivals this weekend in the area. Four area towns get their celebrations going in earnest today. Buffalo Lake started their Buffalo Lake Days Celebration yesterday. Events continue until Sunday there. Lester …
18 Jul 14
The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office says that the investigation of the partially decomposed remains of a human or animal found northeast of Hutchinson on Wednesday is complete. A hunting dog being trained at Gopher Campfire seven miles …
17 Jul 14
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 12-year-old Minnesota girl will head to the White House this week for a meal with the first lady. Sophie Bollin’s quinoa and black beans recipe was selected as the top Minnesota …
17 Jul 14
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The stockpiles in two competitive Minnesota congressional races are growing as both the Democratic incumbents and their Republican challengers pick up their fundraising pace. In the state’s westernmost district, Democratic …
16 Jul 14
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