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The public is invited to join Alzheimer’s disease advocates from every corner of Minnesota for Rally Day at the Capitol March 17. The day will include free transportation, lunch, T-shirts and an opportunity to be heard. For more information and to register, contact Jim Emery...

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. - Authorities believe the Fargo couple who were involved in a shootout with a Douglas County sheriff's deputy Feb. 24 were also responsible for a burglary at the Douglas County Animal Hospital hours before the shooting. "We have enough evidence to show that Devin...

ST. PAUL -- People in the eastern two-thirds of Minnesota are under an air pollution health alert today. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the alert this morning, saying air quality is unhealthy for groups of people such as those with cardiovascular or respiratory disease,...

A Waubun woman has been arrested on three counts of child abuse to a 16-month-old child. On Feb. 11 at about 10:22 p.m., the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office was called to a Waubun residence, requesting an ambulance for a toddler in medical distress, according to a press release...

SEBEKA, Minn. -- Recently cited for driving while intoxicated, Sebeka’s police chief has decided to retire. Eric Swenson, 48, has been a police officer for nearly 30 years and the Sebeka chief since 2007. Council members will address his retirement notice during a special meeting...

ST. PAUL -- A $1.2 billion budget surplus does not mean massive new state spending. Gov. Mark Dayton made that clear Thursday when he unveiled his plan for election-year budget changes: About half of the projected surplus would go to tax cuts, $162 million would be spent on what...

ST. PAUL - A long-discussed bill to regulate pet breeding made some progress Wednesday. The House Agriculture Policy Committee approved the measure, which includes a provision that requires commercial pet breeders be inspected and licensed. The Animal Health Board would be in charge. “It’s...

ST. PAUL - A bigger tax cut and depositing more money in the state budget reserves are Gov. Mark Dayton's priorities in how to deal with a $1.2 billion surplus. The Democratic governor this morning announced he wants $616 million in tax cuts, a figure that includes $500 million...

ST. PAUL - The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee on Wednesday approved a bill to further cut into the sale of synthetic drugs. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Erik Simonson, DFL-Duluth, is in reaction to the problems associated with synthetic marijuana and other drugs produced...

BEMIDJI – The investigation into a 6-year-old Bemidji girl’s death may stretch into next week. Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin said Wednesday that the investigation is ongoing and could wrap up Monday. “I’m thinking about that 6-year-old girl,” Mastin said. “I’m...