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Friday, July 25, 2008

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Rain stalls Hastings bridge repairs; more delays next week

Rainy weather this morning delayed completion of repairs on the bridge over the Mississippi River in Hastings, meaning driving across the span will again be difficult next week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.

Attack on dad at Valleyfair not hate crime

After a flurry of calls asking for a hate-crime charge, the Scott County attorney’s office set the record straight: The victim is black, as are the suspects.

Minnesota Zoo's three fisher kits make their debut

Fisher at the Zoo

The species, which resembles weasels and is found in Alaska, Canada and the northern lower 48 states, almost disappeared because of trapping and logging.

Shakopee man gets nine years for trying to sell 29,000 Ecstacy tabs

In addition to jail time, Outhay Siharath will be placed on three years of supervised release when his prison time is up.

Furnace source of Richfield gas leak

A gas leak originating from a furnace inside a vacant house in Richfield caused a few anxious moments earlier today.

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