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Pawlenty: Florida Fundraising was 'Warming up Engine'

EDINA, Minn. (AP) - Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he'll have an announcement soon on whether he'll make a run for his old office. After speaking Friday at a Chamber of Commerce event in Edina, Pawlenty declined to say whether…

Study: High Rate of Wisconsin Fatal Crashes Involve Elderly

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A study shows Wisconsin has the highest rate for fatal crashes involving elderly drivers in the country. The study conducted by TRIP, a national transportation research group, says 26 percent of fatal crashes in Wisconsin in…

Dayton's Budget Cues up tax Fight With GOP

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton wants to undo some GOP-backed tax breaks passed last year and give some money back to Minnesota families. Removing tax cuts for some tobacco products, commercial properties and wealthy estates passed and…

DCHS History Sunday Features "NOTHiNG"

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Historical Society is bringing back History Sunday events. This weekend, you can learn all about NOTHiNG. NOTHiNG was a plastic container with nothing in it. The…

Designer of Fallen Florida Bridge Also did new I-35W Span

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida is the same company that designed the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota, after the old span collapsed more than 10 years ago. The engineering company…

Audit Suggests Report to ID Ineligible Voters

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's legislative auditor says the state should develop a report that helps county election officials identify people who aren't eligible to vote. The legislative auditor's office reported Friday after months of analyzing the state's voter registration…

FDA Begins Push to cut Addictive Nicotine in Cigarettes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials took the first step Thursday to slash levels of addictive nicotine in cigarettes, an unprecedented move designed to help smokers quit and prevent future generations from getting…

UMD's Perunovich Named NCHC Rookie Of The Year

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn-  Hibbing native and UMD Freshman Scott Perunovich has been named the NCHC Rookie Of The Year as well as the Offensive Defenseman Of the Year. Last weekend against Western Michigan,…

Historic West Theater Set to Open This Summer

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's original Art Deco Theater was established in 1937 and was a premiere theater until the 70's and almost 50 years later it will open once again. Several showed up…

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