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• Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving
  Believe it or not, there are still ships on the Great Lakes headed for Duluth even though the harbor there is clotted with ice. Their routes are made possible by the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.January 16, 2013
• White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement
  The White Earth Band of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota could become the first member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to revise its constitution and completely change the rules for who can be a tribal member.January 16, 2013
• Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation
  Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.January 16, 2013
• Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny
  You might have thought the discussion of a new Vikings stadium at the Capitol was over last May. But the financing plan for the new stadium is off to a slow start, and the House Commerce Committee will assess its progress this week at the Capitol.January 15, 2013
• Court sides with tribe on casino revenue-sharing dispute
  A federal appeals court ruled today that the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Band does not have to share revenues with the city of Duluth from its downtown casino.January 14, 2013
• High Minn. land prices force aspiring farmers to sidelines
  High land prices are making it difficult for young farmers. In one of the most volatile and expensive land markets in history, they generally don't have the financial resources to compete with established producers or investors. For those seeking a start, just renting a few acres is daunting.January 14, 2013
• DNR extends elk hunt until Jan. 20
  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern Minnesota.January 13, 2013
• Farmers look to South America as crop price indicator
  Farmers are watching agricultural production in South America this winter as they try to predict the direction corn and soybean prices will take in coming months.January 11, 2013
• Preserving Ojibwe hymns means more than religious devotion
  Music is a time honored part of worship in most religions. For many Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota, hymns are much more than an expression of religious devotion. They represent a unique piece of Ojibwe culture tribal that members are trying to preserve.January 10, 2013
• Billings Clinic joins Mayo regional network
  The Billings Clinic in Montana has joined the Mayo Clinic as the newest member of its regional care network.January 9, 2013
• In Duluth, a campaign to reduce sex trafficking of young girls
  Daily in Minnesota and across the country, young girls are bought and sold for sex. A group of advocates and law enforcement officials in Duluth is trying to increase awareness of the dangers and bring an end to the trafficking of girls.January 9, 2013
• Mille Lacs Band looks to purchase 2 hotels in St. Paul
  The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced plans Tuesday to purchase two hotels in downtown St. Paul. If the deal goes through, it will give the bands ownership of nearly half of the capital city's downtown hotel rooms.January 8, 2013
• $6 billion tab projected for Minnesota water line fixes
  In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement. Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses.January 8, 2013
• Photos: Water main repairs in Duluth
  Recent major water main breaks have highlighted the massive labyrinth of underground pipes that delivers water to homes and businesses. In many Minnesota cities, water system are aging and in need of replacement.January 8, 2013
• Grants to build 8 new biking, hiking trails
  Grants to build eight new biking and hiking trails across the state have been awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.January 7, 2013

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