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Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state by area in the U.S., it is the 21st most populous, with just over five million residents as of 2006. The state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and those lakes and the other waters for which the state is named, together with state and national forests and parks, offer residents and tourists a vigorous outdoor lifestyle.

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At Boston Marathon, Stillwater man put fellow runner's need first

Apr 23, 2014 5:11 am

Stillwater resident Mike Johnson didn't run a personal best Monday at the Boston Marathon, but he has become a celebrity for helping another runner get across the finish line.

St. Paul schools pay more for legal insurance - lots more

Apr 23, 2014 4:51 am

After a string of lawsuits and settlements with students' families and former employees, costs of legal insurance for St. Paul Public Schools jumped almost 280 percent this year.

St. Paul: A half century later, this women's bridge club has trumped the years

Apr 23, 2014 4:15 am

The wisecracks begin to flow as soon as the hands are dealt, a banter familiar to any card player.

St. Paul archbishop said he tried to limit 'total disclosure' of suspected abusive priests, but has changed approach

Apr 23, 2014 4:15 am

Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt said in a sworn deposition that he learned early on about priests who had been accused of sexually abusing children but believed only "certain people in par...

St. Paul nonprofit director to accept White House award

Apr 23, 2014 3:18 am

A St. Paul resident is heading to the White House like a champ.

St. Paul seeking nominations for 'landmark' trees

Apr 23, 2014 3:13 am

The city of St. Paul is looking for 27 good trees.

North Shore: Still want to hit the slopes? Lutsen to offer May skiing

Apr 23, 2014 2:58 am

LUTSEN, Minn. -- There's a buzz going around in skiing circles about a unique opportunity up the North Shore in a little more than a week: skiing in May.

Iron Range board approves startup loan for Twin Cities biochemical firm

Apr 23, 2014 2:53 am

A Twin Cities biochemical company promising to turn trees from Minnesota forests into valuable chemicals will get $28.2 million in public financing after action Tuesday by the Iron Range Resources an...

Lake St. Croix Beach property sale question delays vote on home

Apr 23, 2014 2:46 am

A question regarding the sale of property on the St. Croix River 11 years ago led the Lake St. Croix Beach City Council to postpone a vote Monday on a request for variances.

Minnesota fishing opener: Businesses hoping for ice out soon

Apr 23, 2014 2:38 am

Bait shops, resorts and other businesses in northern Minnesota are watching the weather and hoping for warmer temperatures to melt the ice on lakes before the fishing opener next month.

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