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    February 19, 2018
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook is center of attention as he answers a reporter's question during a Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, Forum News Service-sponsored pre-session briefing. From left are Bakk, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Gov. Mark Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman. David Oakes / Minnesota Senate photographer
    Gun debate begins as Legislature begins 2018 work
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers will be drawn into a gun debate that has blossomed since last week's Florida school shooting that left 17...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 19, 2018 - 3:03pm
    February 15, 2018
    Danny Bettcher. Submitted photo
    Most notorious drunken driver in Minn. with 28 DWI arrests sent to prison again
    FERGUS FALLS, Minn.—Minnesota's most notorious drunken driver— arrested for DWI 28 times—is again in a state prison. New York...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 15, 2018 - 7:25pm
    February 13, 2018
    The sun peaks from between clouds Jan. 1, 2017, to illumine the Minnesota Capitol, which will host the new legislative session beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Live stream of the Minnesota legislative briefing
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 13, 2018 - 12:40pm
    February 12, 2018
    Bruce Allen Basswood
    Minn. man with history of DUIs charged in hit-and-run death of pedestrian
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—A 47-year-old northwest Minnesota man who has been convicted of drunken driving at least six times appeared in district...
    newsFebruary 12, 2018 - 9:48pm
    Detroit Lakes police officer, man both charged after barroom fight
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Longtime Detroit Lakes Police Sgt. Robert Strand, 40, has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, brawling...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 12, 2018 - 9:41pm
    St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman listens to others as city and county emergency services leaders discuss Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, how to prepare for potential oil train disasters. Don Davis / Forum News Service file photo
    Chris Coleman drops out of Minnesota governor race
    ST. PAUL — Last week's precinct caucus governor straw poll has taken its second victim: former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. "I am grateful...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 12, 2018 - 5:17pm
    February 9, 2018
    Bruce Allen Basswood
    UPDATE: Hit-and-run leads to death of northwest Minn. man; 1 held for charges
    DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Authorities have released two of three people taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 9, 2018 - 6:02pm
    Minnesota's political leaders do not always agree when they sit at the same table answering reporters' questions. Here, in a 2016 pre-session briefing, Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt discuss a difference. They will be at the same table on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, previewing this year's legislative session. Zach Kayser / Forum News Service
    Gov. Dayton, legislative leaders to answer questions together
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota's governor and legislative leaders often communicate with each other by letter or by talking to the media. But a week...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 11:50am
    February 6, 2018
    Miss Pre-Teen Otter Tail County accepting applications
    Applications are being accepted for the Miss Pre-Teen Otter Tail County 2018. Young girls between the ages of 10-12 can apply. Miss Pre-Teen Otter Tail County will represent her county at the Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held at the Wellstone Center, April 28 in...
    community/eventsFebruary 6, 2018 - 12:33pm
    Tim Pawlenty talks to a 2011 Ottumwa, Iowa, campaign stop. He was running for president; in 2017, there is talk abot him running for the U.S. Senate. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Pawlenty quits lobbying job. Will he run for governor?
    ST. PAUL—Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty stole the spotlight from Republican candidates in the governor's race Tuesday, Feb. 6, hours before...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 6, 2018 - 11:53am
    February 5, 2018
    The City of Fargo keeps its salt in this dome seen Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, near the Central Garage to keep rain from washing it away. Michael Vosburg / Forum News Service
    'Permanent pollutant': Salt to melt ice on streets posing growing risk to Minnesota's lakes
    MOORHEAD — Salt applied to streets and roads to melt snow and ice is becoming a growing environmental concern in some areas of the country,...
    news/science-and-natureFebruary 5, 2018 - 8:27am
    February 2, 2018
    With school officials and state legislators watching, high school junior Jessica Melnik talks about efforts to prevent girls from being used in sex trafficking. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: High school student fights sex trafficking
    ST. PAUL — A high school junior leads an effort to prevent sex trafficking around Minnesota. Jessica Melnik of Hopkins High School founded...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 2, 2018 - 12:11pm
    February 1, 2018
    Cathy Witthoeft, left, and her husband Brian stack books during the Minnesota Republican caucus at Moorhead High School on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Forum News Service file photo.
    Upcoming Minn. caucuses, ND conventions offer access to political ground floor
    FARGO — The last several weeks have seen a flurry of announcements from legislative candidates in North Dakota but few if any in Minnesota,...
    newsFebruary 1, 2018 - 11:01pm
    January 24, 2018
    Vikings fans rallied on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art the day before the ill-fated Vikings-Eagles game on Sunday. Submitted photo
    From Perham to Philly: Game was worst experience ever
    Season ticket-holder Chuck Hofius of Perham has traveled to a lot of Vikings road games—twice to Lambeau Field in Green Bay just this year—but...
    newsJanuary 24, 2018 - 8:34am
    January 21, 2018
    Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (96) causes Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) to fumble during the second quarter in the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 21, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eric Hartline / USA TODAY Sports
    Minnesota Misery: Vikings dominated by Eagles in NFC Championship game
    PHILADELPHIA—The misery continues for the Minnesota Vikings. A miraculous touchdown catch from Stefon Diggs last week helped the Vikings...
    sports/footballJanuary 21, 2018 - 10:51pm
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