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State capital: St. Paul Entered Union: May 11, 1858 Population: 5,100,958 (2004 estimate) Area 79,610 sq mi. (206,190 sq km) Governor: Tim Pawlenty (Republican) U.S. Representatives: 8 State nicknames: North Star State, Gopher State, Land of 10,000 Lakes |
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Minnesota NewsOscar night for Minnesotans<p>Who else watched the Oscars last night? It was a rather acataleptic mess of a show, wasting its two hosts and bewildering its audience with technical glitches and a protracted break dance number that Twitter user Francis Heaney dubbed the " Hurt Pop and Locker ". Heany wasn't the only Twitter user dissecting this year's Academy Award's either a ' M ...</p> ND Ag discussing Minn. carbon regulations<p>North Dakota's attorney general plans to ask Minnesota officials to support changing a law that makes North Dakota's coal-generated electricity more expensive to sell in Minnesota.</p> The race for Minnesota governor is on, quietly<p>Republican gubernatorial candidate Marty Seifert logged 8,600 cell phone minutes and 1,170 text messages in one month and is about to top 200,000 miles on his pickup, about a fourth of that due to campaigning.</p> Analysis: Minnesota health deal eases rest of session<p>Associated Press ST. PAUL - Last week's deal between Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov.</p> Minnesota Panels to Examine Health Care Compromise<p>Minnesota legislative panels are taking a closer look this week at a compromise that will preserve a government health plan for the very poor.</p> Petters has tumor, lawyers announce<p>ST. PAUL - Defense attorneys are asking for mercy at the sentencing for Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, saying he's suffering from a tumor on his pituitary gland.</p> Polaris Donates Clean, Quiet 4-Stroke Snowmobile To Minnesota...<p>Medina , MN - " Trail grooming and winter utility work at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be accomplished in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner with the new four-stroke utility snowmobile donated recently by Polaris.</p> MN should consider nuclear power as part of its energy future<p>MINNESOTA SHOULD CONSIDER NUCLEAR POWER AS PART OF ITS ENERGY FUTURE -- It's an exciting time for those looking to the future of clean, renewable energy production.</p> Spring truck weight restrictions begin next week in all state frost zones<p>Submitted by Pat Minelli on March 5, 2010 - 3:02pm. ST. PAULA - Legal truck weight limits that were increased during the winter months in Minnesota will end next week.</p> Men's hockey: Minnesota beats Wisconsin 6-1; next foe will be N. Dakota<p>MINNEAPOLIS - Seniors Tony Lucia and Mike Carman scored two goals apiece as Minnesota routed Wisconsin 6-1 Sunday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association finale.</p> Minnesota Law Firm in its 50th year of legal practice<p>Meshbesher and Spence are a team of 12 lawyers who specialize in civil litigation and criminal law.</p> Minnesota, Texas A&M offer Turene<p>Texas A&M continues to be active in South Florida with the recent hire of defensive line coach Terrell Williams.</p> Keillor: An Early Whiff of Spring<p>We have a good guy in the White House, a smart man of judicious temperament and profound ideals, a man with a sweet private life, a man of dignity and good humor, whose enemies, waving their hairy arms and legs, woofing, yelling absurdities, only make him look taller.</p> Minnesota's waiting children<p>Aaron, 15, is an active young man with huge potential. He seeks parents who have a sense of humor, do not overreact to too many situations, and are able to guide him in making decisions.</p> Minnesota sex education proposal broadens curriculum to include contraception<p>With teen pregnancy on the rise nationally, Minnesota lawmakers are reviving efforts to expand the sex-education curriculum for high school and middle school students.</p> Feds. help Minnesota Fire Departments<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. Minnesota representatives announced that first responders in 15 Minnesota communities will receive better tools and training thanks to a number of federal grants.</p> Bill Stirs Passions in Minnesota Gun Debate<p>Gun control and gun rights advocates are ready for a clash over a bill that would require a background check on buyers of firearms at Minnesota gun shows.</p> Swine flu death total increases by 3 in Minn.<p>The state's death toll from swine flu has increased to 58 after state officials completed their investigations of 3 deaths in October and November.</p> Minnesota Panel Takes Up Gov.'s Sex Offender Proposal<p>Minnesota lawmakers are taking up Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposal to double prison time for sex offenders.</p> Pawlenty, Romney to share stage at Minnesota dinner<p>Potential 2012 Republican presidential rivals Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney will share a stage in Minnesota next month.</p> |
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