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Asian carp makes it past barriers
Updated November 20, 2009
New research shows the super-sized fish likely have made it past the $9 million electric fish barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The barrier is considered the last chance to stop the super-sized fish that can upend entire Great Lake ecosystems.
Emerald ash borer primer
Updated November 19, 2009
The emerald ash borer has now been found in Falcon Heights, about a mile from the site it was detected in St. Paul last summer. Here's a look at not only the bug, but the ash trees that are vulnerable to the invasive species, the risks involved and where ash trees are in Minnesota and the metro area.
Fall-related deaths in nursing homes
Updated November 19, 2009
The number of fall-related deaths of nursing home residents hit a low in 2004, but has been on the increase since, with the number of deaths last year equaling 2002 fatalities. On average, the annual number of deaths over the past seven years was 151.
Falls reported to the state
Updated November 19, 2009
Every year, family members and the general public lodge 50 to 60 complaints with state regulators about falls in nursing homes. More often regulators learn of falls from nursing homes, which are required to report falls that might have been prevented.
A closer look at deaths related to nursing home falls 2002-2008
Updated November 19, 2009
The demographics of falls
Future new sculpture garden
Updated November 19, 2009
Map locating MCAD's new sculpture garden
State adds 2,200 jobs in October
Updated November 19, 2009
Minnesota's seasonally-adjusted non-farm employment rose by 2,200 jobs in October.
State unemployment rises to 7.6 percent in October
Updated November 19, 2009
Minnesota's unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent in October.
Riding the Northstar rail
Updated November 18, 2009
Illustrated interactive graphic detailing the new commuter-rail operation between Minneapolis and Big Lake.
Bus crash in southern Minnesota
Updated November 18, 2009
Map showing the location of a fatal bus crash just west of Austin, MN.
Site of plane crash
Updated November 18, 2009
Location in remote Clearwater County, Minnesota, where wreckage of plane was spotted on Tuesday. Pilot's body was recovered on Wednesday.
Ash borer in Minnesota
Updated November 17, 2009
Minnesota map showing ash borer infestation.
Target Field turf
Updated November 17, 2009
Much planning and effort has gone into preparing the playing surface at Target Field. The illustration displays the different layers.
Quick fix on passing arm
Updated November 17, 2009
Graphic illustration shows the location of the tendon in Brett Favre's throwing arm that surgeon's operated on last May.
Truck driver killed after ammonia release
Updated November 17, 2009
One truck driver was killed and another was critically hurt when anhydrous ammonia was released Monday night.
What a game! Nothing like sweeping the Packers with Brett.
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