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Pep rally and protesters make for raucous and at times ugly build-up to House health care vote
WASHINGTON - House Democrats heard it all Saturday - words of inspiration from President Barack Obama and raucous chants of protests from demonstrators. And at times it was flat-out ugly, including some racial epithets aimed at black members of Congress.March 21, 2010
Flooding creates hazardous conditions on Highway 75 south of Madison
MADISON — The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Friday advised no unnecessary travel on U.S. Highway 75, two miles south of Madison, due to flooding.March 20, 2010
State approves longer flood emergency
ST. PAUL — A state board approved a 30-day emergency flood declaration Friday, a day before the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator begins several days looking into area flooding.By Don Davis , March 20, 2010
Franken to tour Red River area, may stop in Montevideo, Granite Falls
MONTEVIDEO — Sen. Al Franken may tour Montevideo and Granite Falls today following a visit to flooded areas of the Red River Valley.March 20, 2010
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March 20, 2010
End in sight as health care battle tilts Obama’s way
WASHINGTON — One by one, House Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday, and the long, turbulent struggle over landmark health care legislation tilted unmistakably in President Barack Obama’s direction.March 20, 2010
Many tools but no guarantees in flood forecasting
FARGO, N.D. — A year ago, weather forecasters changed their estimate late in the game of just how high the Red River would rise, stoking an 11th-hour sandbagging flurry in Fargo that proved unnecessary in the end because the new prediction was wrong.March 20, 2010
Budget fix disliked by all
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers on Monday will debate budget bills no one likes.March 20, 2010
ACGC board expected to decide Monday about four-day week
GROVE CITY — The ACGC School Board will decide Monday whether to implement a four-day school week this fall.
March 20, 2010
Flooding creates hazardous driving conditions on Highway 75 south of Madison
MADISON — The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel on U.S. Highway 75, two miles south of Madison, due to flooding.March 19, 2010
Former Willmar teacher is a finalist to Sartell superintendent position
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. – A former principal at Jefferson High School here is a finalist for superintendent in the Sartell-St. Stephen district.By Echo Press staff report , March 19, 2010
Flooding creates hazardous driving conditions on Highway 75 south of Madison
MADISON — The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel on U.S. Highway 75, two miles south of Madison, due to flooding.March 19, 2010
Building up the levee along the Minnesota River
A group of workers from Duininck Brothers move in a new layer of clay to build up the levee in Montevideo on Thursday, March 18, 2010.
By Ron Adams , March 19, 2010
State declares 30-day flood emergency declaration
ST. PAUL - A state board approved a 30-day emergency flood declaration this morning, a day before the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator begins several days looking into area flooding.March 19, 2010
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