The elements were frighteningly realistic - a van "colliding" into a school bus, dazed students, "bloody" wounds, multiple victims, a sense of fear and panic.

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A small, silvery, iridescent fish that lurks in some area lakes is on the decline.

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The Minnesota State Arts Board is reintroducing the Arts Across Minnesota program.

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Local pro takes top honors on Minnewaska

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Although hardly unexpected, five more Douglas County lakes have become so polluted they are "impaired," according to a state report released earlier this year.

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It seems lately that no matter where you go or who you talk with, the topic of high gas prices enters the conversation.

But do people talk about other options besides driving their own vehicles?

What about public transportation, ride sharing or carpooling?

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Local woman makes dollhouse furniture for children with cancer.

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Several Alexandria trap shooters took home trophies from the annual Minnesota State Trap Shoot

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A 70-year-old Osakis man was killed when his single-seat ultralight aircraft crashed near the Sauk Centre Airport Monday night.

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