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• Vietnam Memorial replica on display in Crosby
  The Moving Wall, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., is on display in the northern Minnesota town of Crosby.July 23, 2010
• Lockerbie widow on convicted bomber's release
  The head of Scotland's government is denying suggestions there was any conspiracy with oil giant BP over the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber.July 22, 2010
• Funerals set for 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan
  Funeral services have been set for the two Minnesota soldiers killed in Afghanistan earlier this month.July 22, 2010
• Gov. Pawlenty visits Iraq
  Pawlenty says briefings from military officials and his meetings with soldiers convince him that the situation on the ground is "heading in a hopeful direction."July 21, 2010
• Top Secret Minnesota
  An investigation by the Washington Post found 11 companies doing business in Minnesota that involve employees with Top Secret clearances, and they're not what you'd consider spies next door.July 21, 2010
• Judge dismisses case over 'deceased' stamp
  A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Duluth mother who sued the federal government after a letter she sent to her son serving in Iraq was returned with a "deceased" stamp, even though he was alive.July 20, 2010
• The prospects for a nuclear terrorist attack
  At this spring's international nuclear summit, President Obama said the risk of nuclear attack has gone up. What is the status of nuclear weapons in the existing nuclear countries, and where are nuclear weapons proliferating?Midday, July 20, 2010
• Suspects in Minn. terror case go free with conditions
  When Minnesota Somalis began traveling to their war-torn homeland to take up arms nearly three years ago, authorities feared they might someday return as domestic terrorists. But recent court activity suggests at least some of the men are not as dangerous as once feared.July 17, 2010
• Why we need Veterans Court in Minnesota
  In many cases, veterans who are in trouble with the law would not be, if not for their military service.July 16, 2010
• Somali man who lied to FBI to spend 4 months in prison
  A Somali man convicted of lying to the FBI about the Somali-American men who have gone missing from Minnesota was sentenced Friday to four months in prison and four months of home confinement.July 16, 2010
• Two Twin Cities soldiers killed in Afghanistan
  Matthew Johnson of Maple Grove and Christopher Goeke of Apple Valley were both killed Tuesday in separate incidents.July 16, 2010
• A special court for veterans? This veteran says, no thanks
  Veterans who break the law should face the same consequences as everyone else.July 16, 2010
• Afghan president gives nod to local police forces
  The plan allows villagers to protect themselves in areas where international and Afghan forces can't be spared.July 15, 2010
• Mom of US hiker hopeful as scientist goes to Iran
  The mother of one of three Americans jailed in Iran for nearly a year said Thursday that an Iranian nuclear scientist's return to his homeland after being in the United States has given family members hope for the release of their loved ones.July 15, 2010
• Breakthrough for creation of Afghanistan security forces
  During a particularly violent week in the war, Gen. David Petraeus overcame objections from Afghan President Hamid Karzai to establish local defense forces in hopes of thwarting attacks by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. Eight US service members were killed this week in the America's longest war.Midday, July 15, 2010

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