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GOP Criticizes Minn. State Budget

DULUTH - The session is a wrap at the Minnesota State Capitol and Republicans are now touring the state speaking out about how it ended.

Budget Committee Approves $50 Tobacco Use Fee

May 21, 2013

MADISON (AP) - State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a Gov. Scott Walker proposal that has won approval by the Legislature's budget committee.

MN DNR Warns Cold Water is Dangerous to Boaters This Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2013

ST. PAUL - Minnesotans are eager to hit the water for Memorial Day weekend, but the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters that warmer weather does not mean warm water.

Hospitals Treat More Than 200 After Oklahoma Tornado

May 21, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY - Hospital officials say they've treated more than 200 patients, including dozens of children, since a tornado ripped through suburban Oklahoma City.

MN Salvation Army Reaches Out to OK Tornado Victims

May 21, 2013

ROSEVILLE – The Salvation Army is on the ground in Moore, Okla., providing food, water and emotional care to survivors and relief workers following yesterday's deadly tornadoes.