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Haiti donation tax break clears Minnesota House panel

2 hours ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A legislative tax panel approved a bill Monday that would let state taxpayers deduct donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring. » read more 

Wanted: Ideas for reforming Minnesota government

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota lawmakers are looking for the public's ideas on changing the way business is done in the state. » read more 

U.S. to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp

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WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear  could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry. » read more 

Gubernatorial candidate Emmer pushes horse-lover license plates

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) One of the Republican front-runners in the governor's race is pushing legislation to establish special license plates for horse lovers. » read more 

Moose population decline continues in northeastern Minnesota

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Moose on Isle Royal, courtesy George Desort

ST. PAUL - According to results of an aerial survey released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline. » read more 

Newly-signed bill allows home-canned foods to be sold

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MADISON (WPR) Farmer's markets will have more canned goodies from family root cellars now that a new law – called the “pickle bill” -- will make it easier for home processed food to be sold by letting small growers sell their canned goods without having to obtain an expensive food processing license. » read more 

Wisconsin virtual schools fast filling up

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MADISON (WPR) Only a week into Wisconsin’s open enrollment period, the state’s virtual schools already report they’re near their cut-off point for applications. » read more 

Wisconsin virtual student union opens its virtual doors

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MADISON (WPR) The UW-Extension has opened up a brand new student union which is online, instead of on-campus.   » read more 

Will tax incentives for small business help create jobs?

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MADISON (WPR) Lawmakers are floating the idea of providing tax incentives for small businesses that expand their payrolls. » read more 

Study disputes link between vaccines and autism

4 hours ago

MADISON (WPR) Wisconsin vaccination rates for measles, mumps and rubella are higher than the national average, despite long-standing worries over whether such shots were safe. » read more 

Jobs push continues with $50 million Minnesota Senate proposal

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Senate Democrats are outlining a $50 million proposal to create jobs by spurring investment in startup companies, historic fix-ups and energy-efficient buildings. » read more 

Pawlenty speaks to North Carolina forum on creativity

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty told a North Carolina crowd that public schools and higher education nationwide must adapt to the "radical decentralization" of information caused by technology. » read more 

Snowmobiler killed by hanging tree in Crow Wing County

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CROSSLAKE, Minn. (AP) A snowmobiler has died after hitting a tree hanging over the ice on a central Minnesota lake. » read more 

Three men who died in Colorado plane collision identified

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) Authorities in Colorado have named the three men who died when two planes crashed near Boulder. » read more 

Klobuchar works to ease international adoptions

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) With the earthquake in Haiti putting a spotlight on international adoptions, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is sponsoring three bills designed to make the process easier. » read more