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Minnesota motorists get gas pains

High gas prices are a lose-lose deal for both motorists and convenience stores. BRIAN BASHAM/RECORD

Baseball: Johnson ignites rally in Laker win

Laker second baseman Nick Groth makes a routine throw to first base Thursday against Hawley. BRIAN BASHAM/RECORD

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Cigarette tax to back stadium construction

A new Vikings stadium would feature large glas panels. It is to be built in downtown Minneapolis and open in 2016. (Submitted)

Dozens of structures destroyed or damaged as firefighters struggle to slow down Green Valley fire north Menahga

A helicopter scoops up water near the wildfire north of Menahga, Minn., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)

Road work: Next 5 months

MNDot crews started the construction of a switchback lane on Highway 10 just west of Boyer Lake Tuesday morning. Highway 10 is being resurfaced from Detroit Lakes to Boyer Lake. BRIAN BASHAM/TRIBUNE
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