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There is a proverb that I want to start this column on: It is about disaster. When disaster strikes, people chip in to help. When politicians help, disaster strikes again. Therefore, people go first o...
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As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, Id like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serv...
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Pawlenty sees Iraqi improvement
Updated: Pawlenty and troops in Iraq Conditions in Iraq are improving, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Wednesday during an unannounced visit. "There is a hopeful sense here, a more stable sen...
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Last troops exit Iraq at end of the war

Last troops exit Iraq at end of the war Final act of the 9-year conflict met with subdued emotions
AT THE IRAQ-KUWAIT BORDER (AP) — Outside it was pitch dark. The six American soldiers couldn’t see much of the desert landscape streaming by outside the small windows of their armored vehicle.

By Associated Press , December 18, 2011

U.S. formally ends Iraq war with little fanfare

BAGHDAD (AP) — There was no “Mission Accomplished” banner. No victory parade down the center of this capital scarred and rearranged by nearly nine years of war. No crowds of cheering Iraqis grateful for liberation from Saddam Hussein.

By Associated Press , December 15, 2011

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Welcome back, 151st

Welcome back, 151st Many gather to welcome soldiers home from Iraq
WORTHINGTON — The day was a bit gray, the wind was a bit high, and the time was a bit earlier than planned, none of which stopped people from dropping whatever they were doing Friday to stand along the highway and welcome back Army National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery unit.

April 03, 2010

Jackson County Attorney returns from Iraq

Jackson County Attorney returns from Iraq JACKSON — Just finishing up his fourth week back at work, Jackson County Attorney Robert O’Connor feels as if he is mostly adjusted to being in his office, but the first few days were a little rough.

March 26, 2010

Suicide bombing kills 147

Double car bombs are deadliest in two years
BAGHDAD (AP) — A pair of suicide car bombings Sunday devastated the heart of Iraq’s capital, killing at least 147 people in the country’s deadliest attack in more than two years. The bombs targeted two government buildings and called into question Iraq’s ability to protect its people as U.S. forces withdraw.

By Associated Press , October 26, 2009

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Minn. kids raise more than $1,000 to help Iraqi kids

DULUTH - A Piedmont Heights lemonade stand staffed by five Duluth children today raised more than $1,000 to buy diapers, school supplies and other necessities for families in Iraq.

By Jana Hollingsworth, Duluth News Tribune , August 17, 2009

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As others see it: Honor our fallen

As others see it: Honor our fallen Ed McMahon. Farrah Fawcett. Michael Jackson. Walter Cronkite. Daniel Drevnick. James Wertish. Carlos Wilcox. Ben Kopp. Thomas Gramith.

By St. Cloud Times , July 27, 2009

Hartley, Iowa, native killed in Iraq

Hartley, Iowa, native killed in Iraq JOHNSTON, Iowa — Sgt. LeRoy Webster, 28, of Hartley, Iowa, was killed during a patrol in Kirkuk, Iraq, early Saturday evening, while serving on active duty in the U.S. Army.

By Daily Globe , April 27, 2009

Brief: Governor orders flags lowered

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Chet Culver has ordered that all flags in the state be flown at half staff from 8 a.m. until sunset today in honor of Cpl. Jason Pautsch, 20, who died April 10 while serving in Iraq.

April 21, 2009

Windom FFA finds way to support the troops

Windom FFA finds way to support the troops WINDOM — While FFA chapters across the state do traditional activities like corn drives and fruit sales, sending members to judging contests and leadership trainings, the Windom High School FFA Chapter has taken a unique approach in its service to the community.

By Julie Buntjer , February 20, 2009

Jackson County Attorney to be deployed

Jackson County Attorney to be deployed 30-year Army Reservist headed to Iraq
JACKSON — Only once during his 30-year career in the Army Reserves has Robert O’Connor been deployed to an area outside the United States. That is about to change.

By Julie Buntjer , January 03, 2009

Soldier's puppy arrives from Iraq

Soldier's puppy arrives from Iraq The most famous mutt in Iraq has his paws on U.S. soil.

By Duluth News Tribune , October 21, 2008

Letter: Time for U.S. troops to leave Iraq

I’m a World War II vet and I have seen my share of death and destruction. In that conflict we knew who our enemy was, but this one you don’t. It could be the person sitting beside you.

By Alan Cohrs, Westbrook , June 05, 2008

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Column: Congressman reviews trip to Iraq

A few weeks ago, as I landed in Afghanistan during a nine-day visit to the Middle East and Central Asia, I saw Army engineers unloading some important cargo from the plane I’d traveled on: the first Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle to arrive in Afghanistan.

By Rep. Tim Walz , January 31, 2008

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