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They're out there again, hoping to make a fast buck with shoddy, overpriced work. They're unlicensed, unprincipled asphalt scam artists. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and Fargo is...

So how can it be that at Monday's House committee hearing, the first question asked of the Vikings' representative was this one by Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City: "Why should...

Think again. Instead, the increase may well fall victim to the poisonous political atmosphere in St. Paul. If that happens, then the Department of Natural Resources' Game and Fish Fund...

It seems every month is dedicated to one cause or another these days. But here's one to pay special attention to this month because the future health and lives of...

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board called for a nationwide ban on texting and talking on cell phones while driving. "NTSB members say the action is necessary to combat...

Minnesotans might begin to wonder if a new Vikings stadium is really feasible if lawmakers intend to rely on gambling revenues to fund the state's portion of the multimillion-dollar project...

Most Minnesota property owners' Truth-in-Taxation statements are arriving in the mail. And this year they reflect some hard truths. Topping that "truth" list is how any "tax credit" essentially creates...

It's admirable that a group of House Republicans are planning to push for property tax relief in the next Legislative session. Frankly, it seems laughable that Republicans decided to shut...

Potential revenue sources. Stadium locations. Spending limits. And the latest -- a spending limit tied to a stadium location because of its potential revenue source. Every day seems to reveal...

Thinking about poaching a deer? Think again. Your chances of getting caught and paying a hefty fine are greater than you think. No matter how badly you want that big...

Helping people with low incomes is a challenge for any society. Leaving everything to charity results in a huge underclass, given the limits on churches and other organizations' resources. But...

Now and then, a news report seems too ridiculous to be believed. Great news: This time, the report is exactly that. "OTTAWA -- The U.S. is looking at building fences...

A pre-trial diversion handed down by the Stark County Court last week is an insult to all veterans. Charles Rousseau, 47, Walhalla, a member of the Army National Guard, will...

A recent survey showed that, despite the increased price of gasoline, local residents are still going out of town for many items. It's certainly disappointing. When it comes to items...

During his visit to Fergus Falls, Gov. Mark Dayton talked about the need for colleges and universities to match curriculum with the needs of businesses. He pointed out that many...