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Vigil 100 Days After Hikers Detained In Iran
Share + Nov 8, 2009 11:19 pm US/Central Reporting Reg Chapman PINE CITY, Minn. 1 of 1 Minnesota-native Shane Bauer, his friends Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were on a hiking trip to Iraq when they were jailed on suspicion of illegal entry into Iran.
Forest Lake / Man sentenced for online posts of ex
A Lindstrom man charged with harassment and promoting prostitution after allegedly posting photos of his ex-wife online has been sentenced.
Skeptics question Chisago power plant
At first blush, a proposal for a large power plant in rural Chisago County would seem to have a lot going for it, including apparent need and general support from clean-energy interests.
Developer sues city of Minneapolis over rejected apartment proposal
After months of saber rattling, Bluff Street Development, LLC, served a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis on Thursday.
By: Rachel L. Coyne. Publisher: New Rivers Press, 215 pages, $14.95. Review: Some beautiful passages and a strong sense of place mark this intelligent novel set in Minnesota.
Fire trucks 'Made in Wyoming' go worldwide
By Kelli Baxter Where do fire trucks come from? Well, those brightly-colored fire engines you might have seen lumbering along local parade routes this summer, and trucks used by fire departments across the United States, were probably made right here in Chisago County.
A Lindstrom woman and her twin brother are recovering after being hit by a car in Stacy Saturday night.
Detained Minn. hiker's family 'hopeful'
The State Department on Tuesday welcomed Iran's decision to allow Swiss diplomats to meet with three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July.
Lindstrom man appointed to Board of School Administrators
Saint Paul, MN a ' Gov. Tim Pawlenty last week announced the appointment of Penny M. Kodrich, Robert A. Meyer, Dr.
Blaine World Fest returns Saturday with more culture, cuisine
South American culture and dance was represented at the 2008 Blaine World Fest by performers from the Ketzal Coatlicue Aztec Dancers.
Swedes discover area's Swedish roots on Harleys
The town can easily be confused for Stockholm, Sweden. Lindstrom welcomes thousands of visitors a year.
A 14-year-old Forest Lake boy riding his bike across Broadway Avenue was seriously injured Tuesday evening when he was struck by a pickup truck.
Highway 8 to Hazelden among state's most dangerous
On a monday afternoon in the winter of 2005, Marc Brandriss was headed from his Manhattan office to the Newark Airport .
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The things they left behind: Replica of Vietnam War memorial travels with objects of meaning
John Broecker, 83, of Lindstrom, Minn., and his friend Ken Harmon worked with Dan Lundberg, chairman of the Wall That Heals committee, to bring the wall to Lindstrom.
Community college adds locations to meet demand
Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids and Cambridge is living up to its new slogan of 'bringing its college closer to your home.' This fall, the college is taking its classes aimed at the adult market to 13 locations, an increase of nine.
Community college adds locations to meet demand
Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids and Cambridge is living up to its new slogan of 'bringing its college closer to your home.' This fall, the college is taking its classes aimed at the adult market to 13 locations, an increase of nine.
Cholesterol Screening Services in the Mora and East Central MN Area
Cholesterol screening is very important for early detection of any problems that one may have related to this aspect of our health.
Day Trip From Minneapolis/St. Paul: The St. Croix Valley
The St. Croix valley around the town of Taylors Falls is on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, about an hour's drive northeast.
City leaders push for sustainability in a new business park
Bike paths, grazing space for cattle, vegetable gardens. It doesn't sound a whole lot like your traditional business park, but when George Kinney and Bruce Anderson look to the recently-annexed land on the northwest end of town, and to about 450 acres in Bridgewater Township the city is currently considering for annexation, it's exactly what they ...
Science Tests Keep Tripping Up Minn. Students
Scores on Minnesota's standardized science tests were up this year, although more than half of public school students who took the exams still performed below grade-level expectations.