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Larry Oakes is a projects reporter.

Racism ads drive some into a rage

Billboard campaign aims to foster a community dialogue, but hundreds of Duluth's white residents have complained that the campaign's kick-off images and messages are offensive.

Updated: February 10, 2012, - 06:11 AM

Dec. 5, 2006: Two Guard deaths underscore perilous duty

For the second time in four months, Minnesotans are mourning the combat deaths of two National Guard members at once. The...

Updated: December 12, 2011, - 01:28 PM

July 26, 2005: Moorhead Marine dies on patrol

A decorated Marine described as hard-working, disciplined and principled has become the 24th Minnesotan to die during the Iraq war,...

Updated: December 06, 2011, - 12:04 PM

Nov. 19, 2004: Duluth soldier found pride and purpose

The 13th Minnesotan to die in the Iraq conflict had enlisted in the Army to give some long-needed direction to...

Updated: December 06, 2011, - 11:05 AM

Jan. 11, 2005: Roadside bomb in Iraq kills GI from Cass Lake

He had guts, a good heart and a winning smile, and those things were going to take Dwayne Bellanger McFarlane...

Updated: December 06, 2011, - 10:57 AM

Nisswa kids abused for decades, charges say

Boys were regular guests at the suspect's Nisswa property.

Updated: November 19, 2011, - 11:14 PM

Mailbox as ballot box gains wider favor

The practice saves money as well as increases turnout, officials say.

Updated: November 06, 2011, - 06:18 PM

Minnesotans drawn to North Dakota’s prosperity

So much prosperity is flowing from North Dakota's oil wells that it's spilling into neighboring states, with a growing number of Minnesota companies and workers sharing the lucrative oil field contracts and wages.

Updated: October 17, 2011, - 01:39 PM