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Crow Wing County Highway Engineer Tim Bray talks to the Crosslake City Council on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, about the federal Transportation Alternatives Program.
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Crosslake: Council reverses stance, won't conduct second regular monthly meeting

A half a dozen Minnesota parents on Thursday, Oct. 14, joined U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in a virtual roundtable discussion about the impact social media platforms had on their children.

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'There's too much we can't control': Minnesota parents raise concerns about risk to kids on social media

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Pequot Lakes School District: Community asked to participate in survey for new superintendent

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While on one of the few rainy days this summer, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen talks about the heavy impact the drought is having on farmers during the Ag and Energy Research Center Field Day on Aug. 27, 2021.
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Minnesota ag leaders urge action on drought relief: 'Every day that ticks by is hard for us'

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Lance Klessig finds in-person and YouTube audience for his sustainability education

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North Dakota cattle buyer faces felony theft charge for bounced check, owes millions in debts

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Reminder: Coats for Kids distribution set Oct. 16 in Pine River

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Cass County Youth Committee benefit dinner is Oct. 17

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Firefighters spread fire safety lessons in northern Brainerd lakes area

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The Wadena driver exam station is now at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center in the Mason Brothers Room.
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Lawmakers press for quicker reopening of driver's license exam stations in Greater Minnesota

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As Minnesota looks for hospital relief, Gov. Tim Walz and GOP leader spar over special session

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Breezy Point taking input on proposed community center

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Nisswa firefighters spray water as students watch during a visit to Nisswa Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, during Fire Prevention Week.
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Firefighters spread fire safety lessons in northern Brainerd lakes area

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Pequot Lakes School District: Community asked to participate in survey for new superintendent

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Tulenchik, Dahl named Pine River-Backus homecoming royalty

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The Wadena driver exam station is now at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center in the Mason Brothers Room.
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Lawmakers press for quicker reopening of driver's license exam stations in Greater Minnesota

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Norway bow-and-arrow attack kills five people, suspect undergoing psychiatric evaluation

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As Minnesota looks for hospital relief, Gov. Tim Walz and GOP leader spar over special session

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Bemidji native Sarah Smith, left, and her husband, Kevin Long, with their dog, Brandy. The couple founded The Dyrt, the No. 1 camping app in the U.S., and are now adding 30 employees to their payroll. You can work from anywhere, even a campground.
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Minnesota statewide youth deer season starts Oct. 21

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LaDuke: A water protector comes home to reflect

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New Breezy Point Police Chief Brian Sandell has worked with the department for more than 20 years, serving as a sergeant since 2010. Dan Determan / Echo Journal

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