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  Duluth Papal Historian Shares Thoughts on New Pope

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Duluth's resident papal historian and world renowned private collector of papal artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, joins Courtney Godfrey on KBJR 6 and Range 11 News Today to talk about the recent conclave and the election of Pope Francis.

• Senate Committee Approves Universial Background Check Bill

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5 to 3 on a party-line vote after several hours of testimony.

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  Ely-Bloomenson Officials Say Bill Hoping to Help Patient Care Could Hurt Hospital

  Ely, MN (NNCNOW.com) - A bill being circulated in the Minnesota legislature would require hospitals to staff nurses at a level consistent with national standards.But officials at some rural hospitals say they're concerned the legislation aimed at improving hospital care, could have a negative impact on their rural facilities.

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  $1.8B in Taxes Fuel Governor's Revised Budget Proposal

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his revised budget proposal on Thursday featuring a number of tax increases to help close a $627 million dollar budget gap.

• Four Charged in Assault of Elderly Man

  Virginia, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Four men have been charged with aggravated robbery after they allegedly beat up and robbed an elderly man in Virginia.

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  Minnesota's Transportation Issues of the 21st Century

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Among the various challenges the U.S. faces in the 21st century, few are more pressing than the issue of transportation, says former Minnesota Congressman James Oberstar. That's why Oberstar, along with a panel of civil engineers and other experts in the transportation field, are seeking public input on how to best position our society for better mobility in the modern age.

• MN Governor Dayton to Release Budget Update Thursday

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - The biggest change is a business to business tax that the Governor is taking out following a better than expected budget forecast late last month.

• Poll: Almost Half of Minnesotans Oppose Sulfide Mines

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- A new poll for the Minnesota Environmental Partnership shows that 48% of Minnesotans oppose sulfide mining in the state.

• MN Medical Marijuana Bill to Miss Policy Deadline

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - A bill legalizing medical marijuana is expected to be introduced in the Minnesota legislature this month, but it'll miss an important deadline.

• Schroeder Claims John Beagrease Marathon Title

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- After nearly four days on the trail, Chisholm, Minn. native John Schroeder crossed the finish line early Wednesday morning to claim the 2013 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon title.

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