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November 27, 2009
Investigation continues into fatal ammonia leak
The CF Industries distribution facility in Rosemount is back up and running following a fatal accident Nov. 16. The trucking terminal, where anhydrous ammonia is loaded into semi-trucks, resumed operations Thursday after voluntarily shutting down for several days. The Occupational...
newsNovember 27, 2009 - 12:59pm
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November 16, 2009
Victims from ammonia leak identified
Police have released the name of a trucker from Oklahoma who died at CF Industries after being exposed to anhydrous ammonia. Robert Larry Shue, 31, of Kingfisher OK. died after a connection problem led to the leak. Another Oklahoma man Roy Thomas Taylor, 56, of Moore, OK was injured...
newsNovember 16, 2009 - 10:14pm
November 11, 2009
From posh to just unique, deer stands vary greatly
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Minnesota is smack dab in the middle of the 2009 deer hunting season. For many hunters, that means perching precariously on a small, cold seat high in the trees waiting for a big buck to stroll by. But that won't be Dave Boman of Twin Valley this year: He will...
outdoorsNovember 11, 2009 - 7:20am
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November 10, 2009
Minnesota guide works with National Geographic on documentary about Mississippi
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Terry Larson of rural Cass Lake, Minn.
outdoorsNovember 10, 2009 - 7:27am
November 6, 2009
Sno Toppers: 40 years of clearing the trails
Talk to the old timers around town and many of them have fond memories of their time as Sno Toppers. The club, which maintains local snow mobile trails, has been around for 40 years. "A lot of the town at one point belonged to the club," said Dick Sens. Sens was part of the club...
outdoors / sportsNovember 6, 2009 - 10:43am
November 4, 2009
National Eagle Center celebrates winter migration
RED WING, Minn. -- Eagles, hawks, water fowl and other creatures are on their way. "This is the time. They are coming south," said Alison Springer....
outdoorsNovember 4, 2009 - 7:29am
October 7, 2009
Rains halt harvest
WILLMAR -- Recent rains have brought fall harvest to a sudden stop. Farmers had just gotten a good start on the sugar beet and soybean harvest when heavy rains last week dumped 2 to 4 inches on area fields. That brought "everything pretty much to a standstill," said Byron Hogberg,...
October 7, 2009 - 7:11am
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October 1, 2009
Group rescues men from Lake Pepin
LAKE PEPIN -- Wacouta residents Jerry and Jan Nelson and a group of friends feared the worst Sunday evening when they came across an overturned...
outdoors / sportsOctober 1, 2009 - 7:30am
September 29, 2009
Innovator in ethanol industry taking on new ground
BENSON -- Bill Lee is leaving an ethanol plant known as a leader in innovation for what he believes will be the next big step in renewable energy. Lee said he believes biomass from agricultural and forest-product residues will be playing an ever bigger role in not only providing...
September 29, 2009 - 7:34am
September 25, 2009
Minnesota officials urge motorists to be cautious on roads
WILLMAR, Minn. -- Highway crashes involving farm vehicles and equipment are rare, according to statistics from the Minnesota Department of Public...
September 25, 2009 - 7:46am
September 23, 2009
Cool summer could mean fewer pumpkins this fall
Pie makers and jack-o'-lantern carvers may want to nab a pumpkin while they can. A cool summer in Minnesota, and much of the Midwest, could result...
September 23, 2009 - 6:48am
August 19, 2009
Pawlenty seeks federal pork help; other briefs
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty has asked federal authorities to help the pork industry, mostly encouraging them to work out better international trade deals. The Minnesota Republican stopped short of what nine of his colleagues, including those from Iowa and Wisconsin, asked: increasing...
August 19, 2009 - 7:18am
August 14, 2009
Family Fun Shoot: Kids can take aim at a good time
Rosemount area youngsters can learn to shoot a gun, climb a rock wall, fish with a bow or call ducks at the ninth annual Family Fun Shoot being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Dakota County Gun Club. The popular event draws hundreds of kids from all over the metro and...
arts and entertainment / outdoors / lifeAugust 14, 2009 - 3:42pm
July 27, 2009
Governors Doyle and Pawlenty make a joint appearance in Hudson
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced continuing collaborative efforts to reduce runoff of pollutants into the St....
outdoorsJuly 27, 2009 - 7:15am
July 21, 2009
Osprey survives lightning strike
A juvenile osprey displaced from its nest by a lightning-caused fire near Biwabik last week was in "guarded" condition today at a wildlife rehabilitation...
outdoorsJuly 21, 2009 - 7:31am
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