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FiveThirtyEight: Political Geography: Minnesota
Minnesota's reputation as a liberal bastion obscures the fact that the state's Republican Party is deeply conservative, and has grown more so over the last decade.
GOP gets Minn. focus now, uphill fall fight awaits
In presidential politics, Minnesota is as close to a Democratic fortress as states come.
Slap Shot: Minnesota Holds On to Conference Lead
The University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team did not play over the weekend but remained in first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri: What to Look...
Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri are host their voting contests Tuesday, marking the first day in the 2012 cycle to see contests in multiple states. Colorado and Minnesota will have caucuses, and Missouri will hold a primary, though that state will also hold another voting...
Minnesota Power's Bison 1 Wind Energy Center...
Renewable energy is flowing to the power grid from Minnesota Power's newest wind farm near New Salem, N.D., where the company has commissioned 15 state-of-the-art wind turbines, co
Minnesota Power Resource Study Informs Long-Term...
Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE , today filed a study with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission that examines how pending EPA regulations, predicted regional
Love suspended for stamping on Scola
Minnesota forward Kevin Love was suspended two games without pay by the NBA on Monday for stamping on Luis Scola as the Houston player lay on the court during a game on Saturday.
Santorum hopes to 'reset' Republican race in...
White House hopeful Rick Santorum on Sunday said a win in Minnesota -- where he is leading polls -- could "reset" the Republican race and vowed to push through to the party's August convention.
Minnesota Ice Fishing Shanty Rentals that Won't...
Headed to Minnesota for an ice fishing excursion and wondering where you can rent a lake-front cabin and an ice shanty? Well, I have you covered. Here are a few suggestions: Lake Winnibigoshish Looking for copious amounts of perch?
Skiing at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota
One of the most popular places to ski in northern Minnesota is Spirit Mountain (located at 9500 Spirit Mountain Place, Duluth). Although it isn't a very big skiing area, its 700-foot vertical drop is steep for the region, and it boasts the largest terrain park in the Midwest.
Verizon Wireless Invests $132 Million in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $132 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Minnesota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network ...
Minnesota's conservative shift could pose problem...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota once took pride in progressive reform and political consensus.
Minnesota is a 'Tossup'
The heavy influence of the conservative and tea party movements make Minnesota's caucus on Tuesday one of Newt Gingrich's best-and possibly his only-hope for an outright win in the month of February, which features contests in states favoring Mitt Romney.
Donaldson Foundation Supports Minnesota Zoo...
Donaldson Company is pleased to announce that the Donaldson Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the Minnesota Zoo in support of the Investigators Program. The award will b
Minnesota, Colorado: GOP Race Turns Competitive...
By all indications, the Republican poll scenario in Minnesota and Colorado will be as volatile as it can be.

Work to proceed on Elk Run interchange
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has authorized all remaining construction work on the $34.3 million Elk Run interchange project, including all frontage roads. MnDOT said it has received confirmation from the city of Pine
Minnesota gay teens bullied by adults, peers, say...
PINE CITY, Minn - Barb Schroeder knew about her son Alec's struggles as an openly gay freshman in rural Minnesota's Mora High School. But she didn't know about the knife.
PR-B patrons facing referendum
Pine River-Backus School District residents will head to the polls Nov. 8 to vote on a $4.26 million building bond and possibly a renewal of the $1 per pupil operating levy. read more
Pine Island eliminated from playoffs
CANNON FALLS — Pine Island was eliminated from the Third District American Legion Division II playoffs over the weekend with a pair of losses.
Pine Island replaces Goodhue in district Legion...
Goodhue will not be able to field a team for the Third District, Division II Legion baseball tournament this weekend. Pine Island will replace Goodhue in the eight-team tournament field.
Legion Baseball | 3rd District League G Final...
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Third District League G Tournament Friday, July 8 Pine Island 5, Randolph 4
Legion Baseball: Pine Island 5, Randolph 4
Third District League G Playoffs, first round Pine Island 5, Randolph 4 Randolph 000 000 4 — 4 6 0 Pine Island 101 010 2 — 5 8 0 Randolph:
Some benefit from Minnesota state shutdown
PINE CITY, Minn - With campers being turned away from Minnesota's state parks, private campgrounds and resorts are showing slight benefits in the wake of the state's government shutdown.
SportsZone
Baseball Sam Jensch and Justin Streiff were the go-to players for the Pine Island Pioneers on Friday at Rivers Falls, Wis. Pine Island fell short to the Fighting Fish 6-2.
Search continues for missing swimmer in Pine...
A search is continuing today for a man who was last seen near the Willow River Dam in Pine County.
Elk Run announcement promise fizzles
PINE ISLAND — One of the most public proponents of the Pine Island Elk Run biobusiness park became temporarily frustrated this week after another month passed with no construction. City Administrator Abraham Algadi said he
Legion Baseball | Pine Island 8-4, Z-M 1-3
Pine Island 8, Z-M 1 First game Z-M #001#00#—#1#4#3 Pine Island #230#3x#—#8#7#0 Pine Island: Luke Schmidt 1-for-1,1 2B,3
Pine Island marks 75 years since first cheese...
PINE ISLAND — RoseAnn Zeller and Charlene Miller sat at a picnic table along Pine Island's main street Saturday afternoon as festival-goers milled around during the annual Pine Island Cheese Festival. They described memories of
Legion Baseball | Cannon Falls 13, Pine Island 0
LEGION BASEBALL Cannon Falls 13, Pine Island 0 (Thursday) Cannon Falls#282#10#—#13#11#2 Pine Island#000#00#—#0#0#6 Cannon Falls: Braxton Lindow 3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBIs; Matt Hernke 2-for-4, 2B, 1 RBI; Trevor Sullivan 2-for-3,
Late struggles plague Cotter
0 The Pine Island Panthers would hold onto a late-inning lead in the bottom of the seventh to win 10-4 over the Cotter High School Ramblers May 20 To a first-time observer, Cotter High School’s late-inning breakdown Friday could be called heartbreaking.But for the Ramblers, it was the same song and dance that has been playing all year. read more
Ramblers unable to hold lead in baseball loss to...
It's a movie that Cotter baseball coach Nick Whaley has seen onetoo many times.
Baseball | Pine Island 10, Winona Cotter 4
Pine Island 10, Winona Cotter 4 Pine Island .......#100#010#8#—#10#7#1 Winona Cotter .....#000#030#1#—#4#3#3 Pine Island: WP: Colton Sinning 7 IP, 3 H, 4
Softball | Pine Island 4, St. Charles 1
Pine Island 4, St. Charles 1 Pine Island .......#102#000#1#—#4#5#1 St. Charles .....#000#000#1#—#1#5#0 Pine Island: Alison Newton 1-for-3, 2 SB; Courtney Pahl 2-for-4;
Baseball | Cannon Falls 7, Pine Island 5, Game 2
Cannon Falls 7, Pine Island 5 Second game Cannon Falls#100#031#2#—#7#16#1 Pine Island#000#002#3#—#5#10#0 Cannon Falls: Paul Rolfes 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; Cedric Dicke 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI; Trevor
Baseball | Lake City 4, Cannon Falls 3, Game 1
Cannon Falls 9, Pine Island 7 First game Pine Island#220#300#0#—#7#8#2 Cannon Falls#026#001#x#—#9#11#2 Pine Island: Brandon Arndt 1-for-3, 2 R; Cody Berg 1-for-3, 2 R;
Softball | Pine Island 15, Lake City 2
Pine Island 15, Lake City 2 Pine Island .......#103#830#0#—#15#9#2 Lake City .....#002#000#0#—#2#2#10 Pine Island: Katie Thein 2-for-4, 1 RBI; Shelby Kann 2-for-3,
Biotech startup keeps eyes on Pine Island
A biotech startup company received a money award from the city of Pine Island and appears headed for the Elk Run biobusiness park. Recombinetics describes on its website a goal of "transforming public health by
Girls Track and Field | Kasson-Mantorville...
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD KASSON-MANTORVILLE INVITATIONAL Team results Kasson-Mantorville 100, Pine Island 96, Triton 31, Kenyon-Wanamingo 27. Running events
Girls Golf | Lake City meet
HIAWATHA VALLEY LEAGUE • at Lake City Golf Course, par 72 Lake City (338): Annalise Wallerich 81, Abby Gruber 83, Carley Siewert 85, Mary Schmidt 89. Pine Island (inc.): Tiffany Peplinski 96.
Baseball | Prescott, Wis. 10, Pine Island 5
Prescott, Wis. 10, Pine Island 5 Prescot#040#330#0#—#10#13#4 Pine Island#210#101#0#—#5#8#4 Prescott: Logan Johnson 3-for-5, 1 2B, 2 RBIs; Bill Brookshaw 3-for-5, 1 2B,

  Softball | Pine Island 6, Lourdes 3
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