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MN transportation funding efforts labeled “Partisan” by Dems

May 18, 2016 By minnesotanews

Still no transportation funding agreement “Partisan” is what Democrats label an 800-million-dollar bonding proposal for state construction projects that House Republicans unveiled on Wednesday.  They say the bill is littered with projects in Republican districts — while a Moorhead rail-crossing upgrade *not* included has D-F-L Representative Paul Marquart upset, “It’s a huge safety concern, not […]

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May 16, 2016 By minnesotanews

Minnesota News Headlines Coverage include the following headlines: -Gov. Mark Dayton to submit a compromise offer on transportation funding. -Memorial service for Prince held in Minnetonka.-UMN student David Miller still missing. -Abdul Wright named teacher of the year. -May is Foster Care Month -Minnesota made Oregon Trail inducted into the World Video-game Hall of Fame […]

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Lt. Gov. Tina Smith looks to snag the biggest Walleye again this year

May 13, 2016 By minnesotanews

While there is no official bet, Lt. Governor Tina Smith is confident she’ll out fish Governor Mark Dayton, “Well we aren’t big betters, but we can get a little competitive about this sort of a thing. Last year on Lake Vermillion there is no doubt that the Governor caugh more fish than I did but […]

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Town of McGregor thrilled to host Gov. Fishing Opener

May 13, 2016 By minnesotanews

The town of McGregor, population 391 is buzzing.   It’s the host community  to this year’s Governor’s Fishing Opener on Big Sandy Lake. Event Chair Lisa Kruse, says this afternoon there will be a community picnic in downtown McGregor, “We’ll have Minnesota Vikings celebrities, all kinds of family friendly events, exhibitors, local sponsorships. It’ll be a […]

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Sounds from the Gov. Fishing Opener [Full Interviews]

May 13, 2016 By minnesotanews

MNN’s Tasha Redel is at the 69th annual Governor’s Fishing opener on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor. She is bringing a selection of interviews from the opener in a slice of life piece on what the opener means to Minnesotans.  In this story we hear from the Chair of the Opener Lisa Kruse, Lt. Gov. […]

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May 12, 2016 By minnesotanews

The noon headlines include the following: –Bonding bill remains stalled. Democrats demand Republicans reveal theirs. -Suspect is under arrest for sexual assault in Pine City. -Fishing opener traffic could get busy.MNDOT says plan ahead. -Tim Walls won Sen. Al Franken’s annual hotdish competition for the third straight year. -Target to stand by bathroom policy in […]

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Fishing Opener Begins Saturday

May 12, 2016 By minnesotanews

The Fishing Season Begins Saturday Around a half-million people will be taking part in Saturday’s fishing opener. The DNR’s Adam Block encourages boaters to put safety first,”Make sure you have life jackets that are adequate size, and functioning shape and condition.  We want to make sure other equipment is on board as required such as […]

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May 12, 2016 By minnesotanews

Newscast covers the following headlines: -Republicans say tax bill that Democrats cleared in the Senate does not have enough tax relief for Minnesotan’s. -Target will stand behind its bathroom policy. -Fishing opener begins today and the DNR encourages the use of lifejackets. -July 2nd will be the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new US bank […]

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Science experiment by UMN alumni returns to earth from space

May 11, 2016 By minnesotanews

A spacecraft returned to earth today from the International Space Station carrying several tons of equipment and science experiments. One of those experiments belongs to University of Minnesota Alumni  Dr. Alan Hargens. His research  examines the changes in an astronaut’s body after living in zero-gravity for an extended period of time Dr. Hargens’ says that […]

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May 9, 2016 By minnesotanews

Headlines include the following: -Minnesota Bureau of Investigation investigates shooting of man in St. Paul. -Federal trial jury selection starts over a case where three men attempted to support ISIL.-Rail freight traffic is down and unused trains are being stored in Fargo. -Amount of subsidized housing not meeting demand and keeping thousands homeless. -24 year […]

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Vikings host Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings brought back little to show from a trip to one of the toughest places to play in the NFL. Other than additional injuries to important players and perhaps some pride in a fourth-quarter rally in Seattle that fell a bit short, that is. There’s a reward waiting for them at home, though, […]

Wolves in Oklahoma City

Winning on the road so far hasn’t been a problem for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They hope that trend continues on Friday night as they play the second contest of a four-game road trip at the Oklahoma City Thunder. A little more than a month into the season, Minnesota is 7-3 away from the Target Center […]

Twins keep Pineda

The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Michael Pineda agreed Thursday to a two-year, $20 million contract to bring the right-hander back after a suspension for a banned diuretic, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, because the deal had not been announced and […]

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