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Leader of GOP convention quits after Myanmar ties reported

The man picked by the John McCain campaign to run the 2008 Republican National Convention resigned Saturday after Newsweek reported that his lobbying firm used to represent the military regime in Myanmar.

Pawlenty, Molnau land walleye in fishing opener

Gov. Tim Pawlenty landed a 17-inch walleye Saturday during the Governor's 60th Annual Fishing Opener at Breezy Point on Pelican Lake.

Spring Lake Park man charged in baby's beating

A 24-year-old Spring Lake Park man is in custody for allegedly beating a 7-month-old baby so badly that the boy was left in a coma.

Minnesota woman working to help cyclone survivors

While some international assistance is being kept out of Myanmar, a Minnesota woman is in the southeast Asian country hand-delivering rice and bottles of water to cyclone survivors.

Death of UMD student being investigated

Authorities in St. Louis County are investigating the death of a University of Minnesota Duluth student.

S.D. rail supporters tell foes to stop delays

Several South Dakota groups that support the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad expansion have challenged opponents in Rochester, Minn., to stop trying to scuttle the project.

2 dead in fiery crash in Chisago County

Two people are dead after a fiery head-on crash in Chisago County.

Wagon train moves through Minn. to mark 150th anniversary

A wagon train is winding through the Twin Cities this weekend to mark Minnesota's 150th anniversary.

Mail carriers to collect food donations today for Second Harvest

As post office workers deliver the mail today, they'll also be collecting food for the hungry.

Typewriter repair man takes pride in Richfield shop

Every inch of the black Remington Portable Model 5 looks like it came from another century, which it did. It's a Depression remnant, a little worn, a bit dusty. The top of its carrying case was so moldy it had to be tossed.

Temple, Saint Joseph's crews advance at Dad Vail regatta

The Saint Joseph's and Temple men's and women's teams have advanced to the semifinals of the Dad Vail regatta.

TOURNAMENTS

St. Thomas 11, Gustavus 3

Lead poisoning in condors, venison prompts Idaho conference

The potential risk of lead poisoning from high-velocity bullets, whether to carrion-eating condors in the Grand Canyon or to food bank patrons in the Midwest, is the subject of a scientific conference next week.

Judge dismisses suit against owners of dog killed on highway

A judge threw out a lawsuit Friday that had been filed by a man who struck and killed a dog on a highway, then sued the dog's owners for damage to his car.

The winning Minnesota Lottery numbers

The winning numbers drawn Friday in the Minnesota Lottery:

Judges deliver major setback to Big Stone II project

The proposed Big Stone II power plant suffered a major setback Friday when two administrative law judges recommended against allowing transmission lines from the plant to be built across west-central Minnesota.

Iowa News

Former Burlington school for sale on eBay

The owners of the former Apollo Middle School in Burlington are selling it on eBay at a fraction of the cost paid just two years ago.

Davenport flood cleanup costs reach $735,000

City officials say keeping the Mississippi River from causing extensive damage and cleaning up flooded areas has cost the city $735,000 so far.

Sioux City proposed casino smoking ban appears dead

A proposal that would have banned smoking at Argosy Gaming Co. casino here has apparently died after the mayor and two councilmen said they would oppose it.

Trucking company office manager sentenced to 10 years

A former trucking company office manager was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of theft.

Woman settles lawsuit with Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County officials say they have settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida woman who was detained as a witness in a kidnapping case.

Man arrested on Upper Iowa campus after sexual assault

An Illinois man is in jail charged with third-degree sexual abuse after he was arrested on the campus of Upper Iowa University.

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