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    June 17, 2016
    A view of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, with downtown Minneapolis in the background, shows it is nearly completed. U.S. Bank Stadium was turned over to the state Friday. (MINNESOTA VIKINGS | SUBMITTED)
    Vikings stadium finished ahead of schedule
    ST. PAUL — Contractors handed the new Minnesota Vikings stadium over to the state Friday, six weeks earlier than planned. Construction of U.S....
    News/stateJune 17, 2016 - 11:33pm
    August 27, 2015
    Thousands pack a street at the Minnesota State Fair Thursday as the annual event opens its 12-day run. Turnout was good on a perfect weather day for the fair. The Minnesota State Fair runs through Labor Day. (DON DAVIS | FORUM NEWS SERVICE)
    Math on a stick joins state fair treats
    FALCON HEIGHTS — Something does not add up here: Math on a stick at the Minnesota State Fair? Fried candy bars on a stick? Sure. Twinkies...
    News/stateAugust 27, 2015 - 11:59pm
    July 29, 2015
    No more bodily fluids in food or drink
    ST. PAUL — A new Minnesota law taking effect Aug. 1 will make it illegal to put bodily fluids into another person’s food or drink. The law was inspired by the case of a Blaine man who ejaculated into a co-worker’s coffee cup. But it turned out nothing in state law actually...
    News/stateJuly 29, 2015 - 11:15pm
    July 22, 2015
    Expect math on a stick — and free sunscreen
    ST. PAUL — Coming to the Minnesota State Fair this year: math, a figure-skating champion and quite a bit of sunscreen. The fair announced its new attractions Wednesday, a little more than a month ahead of its Aug. 27 opening. They range from a history show to alternate programming...
    News/stateJuly 22, 2015 - 10:37pm
    April 24, 2014
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx listens to statements from Casselton and Cass County officials concerning rail car safety during a meeting Thursday at the fire station in Casselton, N.D. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven is at right. Dave Wallis/Forum News Service
    New U.S. rules for oil tank cars coming
    CASSELTON, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Transportation will submit a package of regulatory changes for rail shippers next week that include...
    News/nationApril 24, 2014 - 10:55pm
    November 7, 2013
    Editorial: Willmar politics have been evolving
    Our city and state’s politics are evolving as Minnesota’s new immigrants become citizens, exercise their basic right to vote and later begin running for political office. Abdi Warsame made history Tuesday as he was elected to a seat on the Minneapolis City Council. He will be...
    opinion/editorialsNovember 7, 2013 - 5:00am
    November 29, 2012
    Atwater, Minn., artist's dance taught anew in New York City
    November 29, 2012 - 7:00am
    November 23, 2012
    New London, Minn., man pleads to arson for semi blaze
    WILLMAR -- Paul Allen Baumann, 23, of New London, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a second-degree arson charge for setting a semi truck on fire in...
    News/localNovember 23, 2012 - 12:00am
    November 10, 2012
    New London-Spicer senior tackle Lee Schroeder (77) and teammates can only watch Annandale celebrate as the Cats' season comes to an end.
    Annandale overtakes New London-Spicer, Minn., in second half to win AAA QF 20-17
    ST. CLOUD -- Annandale won the head-to-head battle of Wright County Conference antagonists on Saturday afternoon at Husky Stadium coming from...
    sports/state/prepNovember 10, 2012 - 4:02pm
    November 2, 2012
    Construction of the new Willmar Goodwill store on the corner of First Street and 19th Avenue southwest is making progress with the near completion of the outer block walls of the 22,669-square-foot building. Tribune photo by Ron Adams
    Goodwill building
    News/localNovember 2, 2012 - 12:00am
    October 29, 2012
    UPDATED: New Ulm, Minn., man identified as killed at Buffalo Lake elevator
    OLIVIA -- The man who fell to his death Saturday morning at a grain elevator in Buffalo Lake is Andrew R. Burnet, 28, of New Ulm. According to Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable, Burnet fell some 60 feet from the elevator building around 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Ambulance crews attempted...
    News/regionOctober 29, 2012 - 9:27am
    October 26, 2012
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    Sense and Centsibility blog: The great 'car buying' hoax
    LifeOctober 26, 2012 - 8:51am
    October 18, 2012
    Tim Phillips, of Cold Spring Granite, installs five large monuments Wednesday at a new memorial park in New London. The memorial honors all branches of the U.S. military and includes a history of the New London American Legion, the Crow River dam and mill, the fish hatchery and an early history of the city of New London. Tribune photo by Carolyn Lange
    History, military honor focus of Memorial Park in New London, Minn.
    NEW LONDON -- Five large granite monuments that tell the story of the early history of New London and give honor to the U.S.
    News/localOctober 18, 2012 - 12:00am
    October 12, 2012
    Editorial cartoon
    opinion/cartoonsOctober 12, 2012 - 9:41am
    October 6, 2012
    Sunburg firefighters battle a stubborn grass fire April 4 west of Sunburg that tore through tall grass and shrubs in a wildlife area, as well as farm fields that had corn stubble. Officials warn west central Minnesota residents to remain cognizant of the burning restrictions in place because of the dry weather and land conditions. Tribune photo
    Fire risk high across west central Minnesota
    WILLMAR -- Drought conditions, high winds and acres of dry fuel in fields, ditches and grasslands have made the region ripe for fires. According...
    localOctober 6, 2012 - 12:00am
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