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Minnesota replaces Gaborik with winger Havlat (CBS Sports)     (Cached page)
On the day Marian Gaborik left Minnesota for good, the Wild signed free-agent right wing Martin Havlat to fill the big hole in their lineup

Minnesota Zoo sets attendance record (Pioneer Press)     (Cached page)
Fueled by its new Grizzly Coast exhibit and a pair of friendly giraffes visiting for the summer, the Minnesota Zoo set an attendance record this past fiscal year.

Number of abortions performed in Minnesota declined 6 percent last year (Pioneer Press)     (Cached page)
The number of abortions in Minnesota declined in 2008, despite the economic recession that some feared would increase the number of procedures.

Taste of Minnesota: Feast and fest (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)     (Cached page)
Planners and vendors hope the changes at this year's Taste of Minnesota will give the annual food and music festival a little extra boost.

Minnesota state parks allow license-free fishing (Pioneer Press)     (Cached page)
Minnesota residents can fish without a license in most state parks beginning Wednesday.

Al Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Race (TV Guide)     (Cached page)
After a protracted recount, comedian-turned-politician Al Franken has won the Minnesota Senate race to give Democrats a 60-seat majority in the U.S. Senate. The state's Supreme Court declared Franken, a Saturday Night Live alum, the winner on Tuesday by 312 votes out of 2.9 million cast. Republican incumbent Norm Coleman then conceded the drawn-out fight. Get a behind-the-scenes look at SNL 's ...

Minnesota Twins call up reliever Brian Duensing, send down Sean Henn (ESPN)     (Cached page)
The Minnesota Twins have made another move with their bullpen, bringing up Brian Duensing and sending down Sean Henn.

NFL: Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre official jerseys aren't being distributed (Pioneer Press)     (Cached page)
Any report of a mass-produced, league-approved Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings jersey is premature, an NFL spokesman said this morning.

Minnesota experts give tips for healthy swimming (Pioneer Press)     (Cached page)
As the big Fourth of July weekend approaches, the Minnesota Department of Health is giving out some tips on healthy swimming.

Minnesota disabled vets ride free (Metro Magazine)     (Cached page)
Minnesota's disabled veterans are now able to use public transportation throughout Minnesota at no charge beginning Thursday. The transit benefit was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Tim Pawlenty this year.

Taste of Minnesota opens with new admission fee, improved entertainment (Minnesota Public Radio)     (Cached page)
The Taste of Minnesota opened at noon Thursday with a host of changes, including a new admission fee.

Taste Of Minnesota Festival Opens Under New Owners (WCCO Minneapolis - St. Paul)     (Cached page)
Taste of Minnesota opens Thursday on St. Paul's Harriet Island with new owners and a new gate price of $10. The admission fee can be redeemed on food and drinks inside the festival. International Event Management, Taste's new owner, aims to revamp the 27-year old festival by bringing in better known musical acts and more local food.




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