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Lakeville dad who abandoned son gets 2 years probation

Single dad Steven A. Cross, who disappeared last summer and was arrested in California, was found guilty of gross-misdemeanor child neglect. Updated: 12:19 PM
- Feb. 23: Court denies visitation for Lakeville dad
- March 21: Runaway Lakeville dad still can't see son

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Anonymous donor gives $7M to group led by ex-Sen. Norm Coleman

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Anderson: Searching boats for invasive species has merit

Boaters leaving Mille Lacs and the state's other lakes are required to pull their drain plugs, and also drain livewells and baitwells, if their boats are so equipped. Full storyFull story

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