News Headlines for Albertville, Minnesota

Minnesota man accused of taking combine for drunken joy ride (Pioneer Press)
OSAGE, Iowa — A Minnesota man is under arrest after allegedly stealing a combine and taking it for drunken ride through several yards and crashing into a garage.

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It's plain to see: Voter registrations soar in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
New registrations are skyrocketing in Minnesota. An analysis of the numbers would appear to reflect an apparent edge for the Democrats, particularly at the presidential level.

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Minnesota gas prices falling as low as $2.59 (Winona Daily News)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota gasoline prices continue to drop as demand falls, but prices are still around 19 percent higher than last year at this time.

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Army blocks Minnesota soldier from bringing puppy back (Winona Daily News)
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging the Army to let an Iraqi puppy come home with a Minnesota soldier, who fears that “Ratchet” could be killed if left behind.

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Spear was first gay State Senator in Minnesota (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
On Saturday, Minnesota lost the former liberal lion of the State Senate. Allan Spear, 71, died, following heart surgery

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Evening Scoop: Minnesota to Keep Miller? (HoopsWorld)
The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves discussed completing a deal in the days leading up to the NBA Draft. The holdup? Well, the Grizzlies didn't want to include Mike Miller. As it turned out, the Grizzlies decided to include Miller in the deal at the 11th hour on Draft Night. As soon as Minnesota got the call from Memphis indicating they were willing to include Miller, the Wolves ...

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Longtime Minnesota Legislator Allan Spear Dies at Age 71 (FOX 9 News Twin Cities)
Allan H. Spear, a former Minnesota politician and one of the first openly gay legislators in the country, has died at age 71. Spear died Saturday of complications following heart surgery, a longtime friend said.

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North Dakota wary of Minnesota bovine TB proposal (High Plains Journal)
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)--North Dakota wants assurances that Minnesota officials are closely monitoring cattle and wild deer if the federal government agrees to ease requirements for bovine tuberculosis testing in much of that state.

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10,000 people sign online petition asking Army to allow Minnesota soldier to bring puppy home from Iraq (Fargo Forum)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging the Army to let a Minnesota soldier bring home a puppy she adopted in Iraq. Advertisement: ADVANTAGE REALTORS Get the Anhorn Advantage! Looking to buy a new home or sell your current home? Get the experience of the Anhorn Advantage!

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Todd Palin to visit northern Minnesota this week (KTVA Anchorage)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The husband of Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will visit the Iron Range and northwestern Minnesota this week.

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