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Bemidji man dies after boom lift touches power line

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — A Bemidji man is dead after the boom lift he was operating touched a power line. Police Chief Mike Mastin says police, firefighters and ambulance workers were called at 11 a.m. ...

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As forest fire approaches, ash raining down on Ely, Minn. - In-Forum

KAREAs forest fire approaches, ash raining down on Ely, Minn.In-ForumSt. Louis County Commissioner Mike Forsman of Ely said the strong winds have blown ...

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Crews battle forest fire just outside Ely

ELY, Minn. (AP) — A forest fire that broke out Thursday afternoon threatened the northeastern Minnesota town of Ely, and officials ordered the evacuation of the southeast corner of the community. The blaze apparently started when a vehicle drove over a downed power line, the Duluth News Tribune (http://bit.ly/JW2bxp) reported. ...

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Turfgrass workshop planned in June

Turfgrass maintenance with reduced environmental impacts workshop offered The University of Minnesota Extension is offering a workshop on turfgrass maintenance with reduced environmental impacts from 8:30 a.m. ...

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Crow Wing County mails out surveys to property owners

Crow Wing County is seeking input from residents on the county’s comprehensive water plan, which will be updated in 2013. Water planning is identifying what works best to protect and enhance the water resources all use and enjoy. ...

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Captured: 64 pounds of mercury

ST. PAUL — On online ad on Craigslist put Floodwood on the map of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) officials recently. ...

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Minnesota man dies after boom lift touches power line - WDAY

Minnesota man dies after boom lift touches power lineWDAY(AP) — A Bemidji man is dead after the boom lift he was operating touched a power line. BEMIDJI, Minn. ...

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This was Brainerd - Brainerd Daily Dispatch

This was BrainerdBrainerd Daily Dispatch(Photos) 13-year-old Mike Jones of Nisswa hooked a 9-14 walleye in 14 feet of water during the Minnesota fishing opener, using a Floating Jig-Head and leech. ...

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Theron D. Kappes

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Rita Carmela Jones

Rita Carmela Jones, 69, of Tower, MN died at Virginia Regional Medical Center in Virginia, MN on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ...

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Boater Rescued by Seaplane - Flying Magazine

Boater Rescued by SeaplaneFlying MagazineMax Trescott describes in his blog about the incident that the pilot, identified as Rusty Eichorn of Grand Rap ...

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Police say Native Mob busts lead to lull in gang-related crime

Their promo says 'Resistant Culture is. . .tribal music that has weaved the indigenous flute, rattle, tribal drum and chant into an organic and flowing tapestry with extreme contemporary punk and metal.' Read more Special Thanks to: Diane Wilson and Jim Northrup And many thanks to The Circle Ambassador Committee: Kohl Miner, Lisa Yankton, Martha ... ...

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Downtown Power Outage

A downed power pole outside of Pluemer's furniture on 1st ave NE in Grand Rapids is responsible for heavy power outages within a few block radius, including at the Herald-Review office. ...

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Thursday News Gathering

Noongom @ LLTC: An American Cancer Society / Wellness Center gathering is scheduled for 8 a.m. in Giizhiikaandag Wigamig's Benny Tonce Memorial Drum Room 204. ...

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Say goodbye to burning permits for today

From the DNR Forestry folks: DNR has shut down all burning permits in South Beltrami, North Cass, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Polk, and Red Lake counties for today (Thursday May 17, 2012) due to high winds. ...

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Jess named guest of honor at state dental convention

Dr. Lee Jess of Grand Rapids was selected as the 2012 Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) Guest of Honor at the association’s annual convention, the Star of the North Meeting, held at St. ...

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Randa named new LCP general manager

Lake Country Power’s Board of Directors has named Greg Randa general manager of the 43,000 member rural electric cooperative. The veteran cooperative ...

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Getting to Know…Mary Jo Wimmer Consulting

Mary Jo Wimmer Consulting has been providing direction, problem-solving and leadership development to businesses, churches, non-profits and communities in rural Minnesota for 24 years. ...

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Woman arrested in Minnesota animal shelter vandalism - WDAY

Woman arrested in Minnesota animal shelter vandalismWDAY(AP) — Police have arrested a Brainerd woman after an animal rescue shelter was vandalized and its dogs released. ...

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Ben Pherson: Gavin is second-team all-conference at MSU - Post-Bulletin

Post-BulletinBen Pherson: Gavin is second-team all-conference at MSUPost-BulletinAustin High graduate Kathryn Gavin is a member of the women's tennis team at Minnesota State University, Mankato. ...

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