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• Mayor Ardell Brede talks about future of Rochester
  Rochester has recently become a political and economic focal point for Minnesota. Mayor Ardell Brede speaks on the future of the city.March 11, 2013
• Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons
  Loons will soon begin their migration back to the north woods. The birds are a cultural and natural icon, not only in Minnesota but across the Great Lakes states. But last fall, nearly 900 loons died while migrating south across Lake Michigan. Scientists are not sure what killed the loons, but they suspect that invasive species may be to blame.March 11, 2013
• At 89, volunteer librarian loves doing her part
  At age 89, Ruth Boldan is still a volunteer librarian at the underheated, overstuffed 1890s schoolhouse that is now home to the Hazel Dell Library in Leader, Minn.March 9, 2013
• Violence Against Women Act reauthorization hailed in Indian Country
  Minnesota advocates for Indian woman are hailing today's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. For years, the law has supported domestic violence prevention programs aimed curbing things like sexual assault. It has also funded shelters and training for law enforcement. But until now, the law did not cover many cases involving American Indian women.March 7, 2013
• 'Stunned silence' as IBM breaks news to Rochester employees
  IBM's decision this week to move some of its Minnesota operations to New York and Mexico has some wondering how much longer the company will stay in Rochester. The extent of cuts to the company's workforce is yet undisclosed.March 7, 2013
• Lack of skilled workers only part of Minn. jobs problem
  The skills gap that has worried economic development officials for years is more complex than some have thought, says a state study.March 7, 2013
• Dilworth man arrested in $250K pot bust
  A western Minnesota man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say they found 32 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated quarter-million dollars in his home.March 6, 2013
• IBM moving Rochester production to NY, Mexico
  IBM says it's moving three of its product manufacturing operations out of Rochester. The changes will start later this year and be completed in mid-2014.March 6, 2013
• Cause of fatal Minn. motel fire unknown
  Investigators have been unable to determine what caused a St. Charles motel fire that killed a South Dakota man in December.March 5, 2013
• Shattuck-St. Mary's former teachers claim Seibel's alleged sexual abuse of students known, not reported
  A former Shattuck-St. Mary's teacher appears in court this week in Faribault to face charges of sexual abuse. Lynn Seibel is accused of abusing six male students at the Faribault boarding school from 1999 to 2003. The school claims it knew nothing of the alleged crimes. An MPR News investigation shows several teachers did know about some of Seibel's behavior but failed to tell police. The insular nature of the private boarding school is one reason the former teacher gained access to children, and school officials took few steps to prevent the alleged abuse.March 5, 2013
• Mayor Ness: Duluth thriving mid-sized city on upswing
  Departing from tradition, Duluth Mayor Don Ness showed a video as he delivered his State of the City address Monday night.March 4, 2013
• Holding fewer ICE detainees, county jails feel effect of federal budget cuts
  Some county jails are feeling the effect of federal budget cuts that went into effect on Friday. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement's announcement last week it will reduce the number of detainees held in custody, the county jails that get paid to hold them could get pinched.March 4, 2013
• Builder chosen for St. Croix bridge foundation
  Wisconsin-based Edward Kraemer and Sons has been selected as the contractor for the St. Croix bridge foundation, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.March 4, 2013
• Map: Mining operations on the Iron Range
  Mining has always been a boom and bust industry on the Iron Range. But proponents of proposed copper-nickel mines say the area is poised for a rebound.March 4, 2013
• How does Mayo stack up against its competitors?
  Minnesota's Mayo Clinic wants to secure its position as a leader in the health care industry, and has proposed a $5 billion expansion plan to accomplish that goal. But Mayo faces competition from several well-funded global medical centers, and that's part of the reason the clinic says it needs to build for the future.March 1, 2013

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