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Floodwaters have been very unkind to the heartland of America in recent years. In 2007 the southeastern Minnesota communities of Rushford, Lewiston, Stockton and other communities took a beating, and this year ...

Two years ago, Elaine Davis salsa danced all over the world. 'It's about the music,' said Davis, a human resources management professor at St.

Only five questions were allowed, but in the end that was enough for exiled members of Ethiopia's Anuak minority to put Omot Obang Olom in a tough spot.

Expressions of shock, grief and love fill a local college student's Facebook page after she was killed in an car crash last week.

A car that went out of control on an east metro freeway and overturned was struck by two other cars, killing the driver in the first vehicle, authorities said Friday.

“Then you are sent a notice that your application is in process”

By Mike Jordan Back in 1985, Hermino Nunez came to the United States for the first time, as an exchange student. via Lakefield Standard

“Overall, while we don't have a high profile in Anoka County, we've served at-risk children and families since 1979”

Nelson will be roof-bound May 16 to May 19 to collect $20,000 for Central Center for Family Resources, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk youth. via ABC Newspapers

“The first couple throws in the prelims were into a little bit of a crosswind. I think that was messing with some of the guys.”

It was cold. It was windy. It was damp. And for a few of the collegiate athletes who competed during this afternoon's session of the Drake Relays, the shift in weather was potentially hazardous. via Des Moines Register

“It's an extension of what I've been doing.”

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Service dogs also help patients with seizures At 3 and 4 months of age, it's hard for these puppies not to wrestle around and act like, well puppies. via The Known Causes of Seizures

“Right now, we're more concerned with health issues”

The Associated Press SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. - Two seventh-grade students had to be taken by ambulance to a hospital after apparently getting drunk before they got on the bus, according to school officials. via Winona Daily News

“Investigators from our department and from the BNSF are looking into it”

Originally published 10:28 a.m., January 14, 2008 Updated 11:02 a.m., January 14, 2008 Charles Minge A well-known Otter Tail County businessman is dead after being struck by a train Saturday near Lake Park in ... via Daily Journal

A Perham funeral home confirmed Sunday the name of a man killed in a train-truck collision Saturday. via Perham Enterprise Bulletin

“It creates an opportunity for transportation, recreation and health”

Stearns County is updating a plan that aims to provide more and safer routes for bicyclists. via St. Cloud Times Online

“She's doing good, just recovering”

More than 600 miles of snow-covered highways lie between Rochester, Minn., and Kelley Goulish's Burton home. via Burton News

Lake Park-Audubon voters reject school bond referendum LAKE PARK, Minn. Voters in the Lake Park-Audubon district have again rejected a referendum to renovate and rebuild their schools. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Voters in the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School District decide a bond referendum Tuesday.

Two questions are on the ballot. One involves replacing boilers in all three schools, as well as adding new locker rooms at the high school, adding a new band room and remodeling the theater.

The total cost of question one would be just over $4 million.

The second question asks voters to fund improvements to school entrances and loading zones -- at a cost of just under $1.3 million. Question two can only be approved if question one passes. Read more

“She gave me a new life. I will always be grateful to her.”

To learn about organ donation, go online to www.giftoflifemichigan.org or call 482-4881. *** KEARSLEY - Kelley Goulish is donating a piece of herself to someone she barely knows. via MLive.com

Investigators now know how much money was stolen from a bank this week. 21- year- old Matthew Pederson of Lake Park, Minnesota is charged with aggravated robbery. via KVLY-TV

A bank robbery northeast of Moorhead, Minn. Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the State Bank of Lake Park-Hitterdal branch was held up shortly before 1:30 p.m. Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist says the ... via Wcco.com

“Stand together stand strong: Support families fighting cancer”

Summertime means parades, community events and getting together with family and friends. via Winona Daily News