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Two legislators who serve on higher education committees warn school leaders Maturi’s pay could influence future budget decisions. Maturi will transition to his new role as a special assistant to university President Eric Kaler in July. The soon to be former athletic director will still earn more than $468,000 — his same base salary plus benefits.
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February 4, 2012New tobacco products popping up along Minnesota/Iowa border
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Products that look and feel like candy have health officials developing social media campaigns to make sure kids are aware of the dangers of smokeless tobacco products.
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The Fargo Forum reports petitioners are within 1,000 signatures of the 13,500 needed to put the debate surrounding the University of North Dakota nickname on the November ballot. The deadline to gather and file the signatures is midnight Tuesday.
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February 4, 2012Risky behaviors for men’s health
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Did you know that women tend to outlive men by seven years? Maybe you’ve heard of this life expectancy gap between men and women, but have you ever wondered why?
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February 4, 2012City of Minneapolis paying millions for unused Wi-Fi services
Six years ago, leaders in Minneapolis decided to spend more than $1 million each year to expand wireless internet for various services. But the Star Tribune reports Minneapolis only used 11 percent of the bandwidth it paid for last year. Usage is expected to increase as the city continues to install Wi-Fi in squad cars and a variety of new wireless cameras.
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February 3, 2012This weekend’s Explore Minnesota deals
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There’s more to Explore in Minnesota! Browse deals by category or search for the deal that best fits your needs at Explore Minnesota Tourism.
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Republican Bill Kramer, the leader of the state Assembly, says he’s been carrying a concealed gun to floor sessions and feels he needs the weapon because of the toxic atmosphere surrounding state politics right now. The AP says protesters angry over Gov. Walker’s union law have been harassing Republican lawmakers.
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Clarence Opheim will be freed to a Minneapolis halfway-house after 19 years in the sex-offender program. The Star Tribune reports the 64-year-old is the first patient to be released since the program started in 1994. Opheim was convicted in the late 1980s of criminal sexual assault of a teenage boy. His whereabouts will still be monitored with an electronic ankle-bracelet.
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“There is no clear purpose for what these people are doing,” the Republican senator says about nine staffers who, in total, are receiving more than $787,000 in salary for their work on the state’s health insurance exchange system.
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February 3, 2012Minnesota researcher says divorce, longer lives are behind STD rise in older Americans
People are living longer and getting divorced more. One researcher at the University of Minnesota’s Program in Human Sexuality says those are among the factors behind an increase in sexually transmitted diseases happening for people in their 60s and 70s.
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February 3, 2012Amy Senser civil suit resumes as attorneys meet in secret
Lawyers in a wrongful-death lawsuit against Amy Senser met on Friday to discuss whether a limited evidence-gathering process could continue. A judge had halted the evidence-gathering process in the civil case last year while Senser faces criminal charges. A lawyer involved said the discussion was confidential and did not say whether the judge had made a decision.
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February 2, 2012Twin Metals Minnesota: Inside the project
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Located in northern Minnesota, Twin Metals Minnesota’s 25,000 acres of land/mineral interests are roughly 10 miles to the east of Babbitt, Minn. and about 15 miles to the southeast of Ely, Minn. Within this area are four defined mineral deposits: Nokomis, Maturi, Spruce Road and Birch Lake.
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February 3, 2012Komen backs off decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure reversed an earlier decision to cut off funding for the agency after the news sparked a national uproar. The breast-cancer advocacy group maintains its original decision was not the result of pressure from anti-abortion groups.
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Developers say local governments often adopt temporary moratoriums only to change the rules to stop their projects from happening at all. A new bill would severely limit local governments’ abilities to do so, but critics of the legislation say it would give away too much local control and prevent local leaders from protecting constituents from potentially harmful developments.
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February 3, 2012Minnetonka company expands egg recall over Listeria concerns
Minnetonka’s Michael Foods is recalling hard-boiled eggs distributed to 34 states over possible contamination by Listeria bacteria. Minnesota is among the states where the eggs are sold. The product comes from the company’s Wakefield, Neb. plant. No illnesses are reported.
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February 3, 2012Jack Jablonski sits up, feeds self with help
The family of paralyzed Benilde St. Margaret’s hockey player Jack Jablonksi reports that the teen has sat up and is able to feed himself with help from a therapist. The family said on his Caringbridge page that there were “ups and downs” this week, however, they are incredibly proud of Jack’s determination and positive attitude during therapy.
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February 3, 2012Authorities seize 146 animals from couple in Bigfork
A man and woman are each facing 34 counts of animal cruelty and mistreatment after police removed dogs, horses, chickens, a goat, rabbits and pheasants from their property in Bigfork Township. Police reportedly found dead deer carcasses, and dogs and horses tied to the ground without adequate shelter or water.
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CNN reports legislators in 13 states, including Minnesota, are trying to get their state governments to considering issuing their own currencies made of silver and gold. Lawmakers are concerned about the stability of the Federal Reserve and U.S. dollar.
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The Minnesota Health Department study says the findings suggest pregnant women in the Lake Superior area “have mercury exposures that need to be reduced.” Even small amounts of toxic mercury can harm developing brains and nervous systems.
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A television ad paid for by the “Red, White, and Blue” PAC tries to link Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich with President Obama, saying they’ve all backed big government and bailouts. The hero of the ad, Rick Santorum, is coming to Minnesota this weekend with campaign stops in Eden Prairie and Bemidji.
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February 2, 2012Joel Maturi out as U of M Athletics Director
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Joel Maturi says he will step down from his post, effective June 30. Hired in 2002, Maturi has been under intense pressure in recent years as the men’s football and basketball programs continue to struggle.
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February 2, 2012Minnesota could be make-or-break state for Gingrich
Is Mitt Romney a lock or can Newt Gingrich bounce back? Minnesota may hold the answer. Of all the states that vote in February, one analyst thinks those of us in North Star Land may provide the best test of Romney’s momentum. A recent poll showed Gingrich leading here.
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The legislator who wants to arm prosecutors sent a picture of a gallows to fellow legislators calling it his ‘crime bill’. The Blue Stem Prairie blog reports Republican Representative Tony Cornish sent the picture to DFL members of the House as a joke.
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February 2, 2012Republican lawmakers propose right-to-work amendment
The constitutional amendment would not allow contracts to require employees to join unions or pay dues. Sen. Dave Thompson of Lakeville continues to stress the measure will not impact collective bargaining in Minnesota.
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February 2, 2012PUC postpones hearing on controversial wind farm
Goodhue Wind plans to apply for a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that would allow its turbines to kill eagles without facing penalties. The proposed 48-turbine site is set to be located north of Zumbrota in southeast Minnesota. MPR reports the hearing with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has not been rescheduled.
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February 4, 2012Lack of snow forces Toro to test equipment in Michigan
The Bloomington-based lawn equipment manufacturer is testing some of its snowblowers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Associated Press reports, because of the lack of snow in northern Minnesota, Toro had to find it elsewhere — about 250 miles away.
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February 4, 2012DPS: Designate sober driver before Super Bowl Sunday
The Office of Traffic Safety reports four of the nine fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday, between 2006 and 2010, were alcohol-related. During that same period, more than 1200 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated.
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February 4, 2012Pow Wow for Hope set for April
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The Pow Wow for Hope: Dancing for life, love & hope, is an opportunity for people in the Great Plains/Minnesota area to support both cancer survivors and caregivers in the community, and have a great time doing it.
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February 4, 20122011 real estate market improves in central Minnesota
The St. Cloud Times reports pending home sales jumped more than 12 percent in 2011. Completed sales increased close to 44 percent from July through December. However, both the average and median sales prices declined last year.
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February 4, 2012Could a blood test help spot depression?
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Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help.
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February 3, 2012Michele Bachmann: Republican primary could end soon
The Minnesota Congresswoman told Bloomberg that money will be the factor that narrows the field. Bachmann has yet to endorse any of the remaining Republican contenders. She dropped out of the race for the White House after finishing sixth in the Iowa caucuses.
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February 3, 2012Tobacco compliance reaches record high
The Minnesota Department of Human Services reports 97.6 percent of retailers checked selling tobacco products are following underage tobacco laws. In order to receive federal funding for prevention and treatment efforts, Minnesota is required to have a least an 80 percent compliance rate. During the 12-month survey, law enforcement agencies issued about 600 citations to store owners.
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February 3, 2012Vikings fans holding “Stadium Huddles” on Super Bowl Sunday
The parties are meant to show support for finalizing a stadium deal at the State Capitol. “Stadium Huddles” are taking place all across the state this weekend. You can learn more by joining Minnesota Momentum or checkout the new stadium playbook page on Vikings.com.
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Parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin have among the highest rates of deer ticks carrying the bacteria that causes the debilitating Lyme disease infections. The revelation comes from the first study that looks at the number of disease carrying ticks rather than the number of people infected with the disease.
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February 3, 2012Duluth becoming beer tourism destination
A handful of craft beer breweries and brewpubs opened or are in the works in Duluth. The flurry of activity puts the northern port city in line to be a major player among cities drawing aficionados of tasty suds.
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February 3, 2012NFL chief: League would likely grow if L.A. gets team
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league “doesn’t want to move any of our teams” and that the NFL would probably grow to an even 34 franchises if the city of Los Angeles got a team of its own.
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February 2, 2012Mayo Clinic publishes heart health book
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Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. A statistic like that might prompt people to take action. But, there’s a lot of information out there and it can all be pretty confusing. Doctors at Mayo Clinic want to change that. They published a new book full of the most important, practical things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease.
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The owners of Albers Jewelry in Long Lake say they lock away the store’s more expensive jewelry overnight.
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February 2, 2012Flu season a mild one so far
The number of Minnesotans hospitalized by the flu this season is less than half what it was a year ago. Even so, three people have died from the flu and health officials warn the virus could still pick up before springtime.
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February 3, 2012Who wants to be mayor of Fountain City? No one, apparently
No one is stepping up to run for the office in a small river town across the border in Wisconsin. Some residents tell the Winona Daily News no one wants the job, others say there’s too much criticism that comes with the post. It’s a common story for small towns. The mayor of Goodview, just across the river, says “we’ve literally campaigned for people to run against us.”
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Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering all Minnesota flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 3. It’s in observance of the 69th anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland.
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Brooklyn Center-based Surly Brewing Co. was ranked No. 11 by RateBeer.com. Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery also made the list at No. 42. The top-100 rankings are based on user ratings and input.
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According to a Humane Society official, Hormel’s CEO said in Austin this week that the company plans to stop using “gestation crates” for hogs within the next five years.
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January 30, 2012BringMeTheNews: Mobile
BringMeTheNews journalists are constantly seeking out the best news in the state of Minnesota and delivering it to you however you’d like to consume it. Now, we can bring you the news 24 hours per day on your mobile device…
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February 2, 2012Bakery raises $3K for officer Schneider fund
The Hanisch Bakery and Coffee shop in Red Wing raised the money by selling $2 Blue Ribbon #208 cookies last month. KSTP reports all the proceeds will benefit the family of fallen Lake City Police officer Shawn Schneider. He died December 30 after being shot in the head while responding to a domestic disturbance.
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February 2, 2012Minnesota groundhog predicts early end to winter
Punxsutawney has Phil, but what does the weather in central Pennsylvania have to do with Minnesota? The Twin Cities have Stanley and the official local groundhog could not see his shadow through all the fog. If large rodents are any predictor, Minnesota’s winter, such as it is, will end early.
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February 2, 2012Midwest home to most romantic cities
The video rental kiosk company Redbox says La Crosse, Wisconsin ranked number one as far as romantic comedy rentals go. Fargo, North Dakota came in eighth on the top-ten list. Mankato also made the list at number 10. The least romantic city was Laredo, Texas.
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February 2, 2012Update: New Minnesota bear cubs doing well
Researchers at the North American Bear Center in Ely say Jewel and her two new cubs are getting more active. A live webcam continues to monitor the den where the cubs were born.
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February 2, 2012General Mills going digital with its cereal boxes
The Golden Valley-based company is starting to use QR codes and smartphone apps to interact with consumers. USA Today has video that shows how Big G is using the new technology to enhance the back of cereal boxes.
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February 2, 2012Mayo study suggests anesthesia may raise risk of ADHD
A study of more than 5,000 children born in Rochester showed that children who had two or more surgeries before they were 2 years old were twice as likely to be diagnosed with the attention disorder later in life. Doctors believe general anesthesia could be the cause.
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February 2, 2012Owners of Shakers Vodka file for bankruptcy protection
Infinite Spirits Inc., filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition last month. The West Central Tribune reports the Minnesota-based company will be liquidated, but the Shakers brand could be sold. It was distilled in Benson up until last year.
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A state official cited an “imminent risk” to children at the Arena Early Learning Center. But the Health Department is not specifying what the problems were. It’s only the third time in a decade the department has suspended the license of a child care center.
