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GOP leader: 'Primaries are tough,' Michigan Republicans should enjoy the spotlight
MLive.com
GRAND RAPIDS – Rick Santorum's wins in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri set up Michigan to have Republican candidates criss-crossing the state, investing time and energy seeking votes that could lead to their nomination to face President Barack Obama ...

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Ford cites Chicago plant's successes at Auto Show preview
Chicago Sun-Times
Orders for the Interceptor have come from Cook County and Illinois state police, said communications director Mike Moran. Orders have come from suburbs such as Itasca, Elmhurst, Winnetka and Chicago Ridge. But Moran said no order has arrived from the ...

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Nolan wins DFL Straw Poll in Minnesota's 8th District
Minnesota Public Radio
I'll update with final results when they come in (Itasca County and five precincts in Chisago County are still out). (All but roughly six precincts have reported) "If the straw poll is any indication, and I believe it is, we are on the road to the ...

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Ford execs cite Torrence plant successes at Auto Show preview
Chicago Sun-Times
Orders for the Interceptor have come from Cook County and Illinois state police, said communications director Mike Moran. Orders have come from suburbs such as Itasca, Elmhurst, Winnetka and Chicago Ridge. But Moran said no order has arrived from the ...

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Is Rick Santorum the last man standing for Mitt Romney in Michigan?
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By Nate Reens | nreens@mlive.com Adam Bird | The Grand Rapids PressRick Santorum, right, spoke at a Holland fundraiser for Jay Riemersma in May 2010. GRAND RAPIDS – Rick Santorum's success, and the corresponding disappointing results for other ...
Santorum wins make Romney's path to nomination much harderKansas City Star
Three Santorum wins send 'loud and louder' messageRepublican Eagle

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Green and Independence parties meet
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
... the supporters of Minnesota's smaller parties demonstrated their convictions by driving long distances to meet with like-minded citizens. Independence Party convener Chuck Marohn said two of the five people at that caucus drove from Grand Rapids.

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Pre-trial for alleged rapist
Herald Review
A pre-trial hearing was held for Leonard Fisherman, 33, of Deer River before Judge Jon Maturi on Monday afternoon in Itasca County District Court. Fisherman has been charged with three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, ...

Missing elderly man found in Grand Rapids Sunday
Herald Review
5, the Itasca County Sheriff's department was notified of a stalled vehicle on County Road 134 south of Grand Rapids. On the scene, the officer discovered Leonard Johnson, an elderly man who claimed that he was checking out the lakes in the area, ...

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Saxhaug signs letter of support for pipeline
Herald Review
It will also mean a great boost to suppliers and construction employees, some being from Minnesota," the letter reads in part. It was signed by DFL Sens. Tom Bakk of Cook, David Tomassoni of Chisholm and Tom Saxhaug of Grand Rapids.

GR Human Rights Commission signs resolution opposing marriage amendment
Herald Review
The Grand Rapids Human Rights Commission has approved a resolution, officially opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota. The resolution is the same as the one passed by the League of Minnesota Human ...

Globe and Mail
Romney's bad day is Santorum's best in GOP race
Charlotte Observer
7, 2012, in Coon Rapids, Minn. WASHINGTON Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's clout with conservatives.
Santorum wins: 'Conservatism alive and well'West Central Tribune
'Conservatism alive and well': Santorum wins Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado ...In-Forum
Three Santorum wins send 'loud and louder' messageGrand Forks Herald

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Northome man sentenced for possessing 10 firearms
Bemidji Pioneer
All three convictions occurred in Beltrami County. The case was the result of an investigation by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Itasca County Sheriff's Office, Headwaters Safe Trails Task Force and the Paul Bunyan Drug ...

Superior council makes room for Kestrel
Superior Telegram
Parkland Industrial Park is one of four sites under consideration — others include locations in Itasca County in Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana — for the project that's expected to create 150 jobs.

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Santorum wins: 'Conservatism alive and well'
West Central Tribune
PAUL -- Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory. ST. PAUL -- Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota ...

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Green and Indepence parties meet
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
... the supporters of Minnesota's smaller parties demonstrated their convictions by driving long distances to meet with like-minded citizens. Independence Party convener Chuck Marohn said two of the five people at that caucus drove from Grand Rapids.

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Two enter not guilty pleas in animal neglect case
Herald Review
Laura Marie Anderson, 28, and Joshua Christian Anderson, 30, both appeared in separate hearings before Judge Jon Maturi in Itasca County District Court and entered not guilty pleas on multiple petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor cruelty to animal charges ...

News From Greater Minnesota
MinnPost.com
A Britton, SD, a man who was reported missing Friday was found Sunday 300 miles from home, lost in the weekend's fog, reports the Grand Forks Herald. Leonard Johnson, 82, was discovered in Grand Rapids, Minn., a six-hour drive from home.

Borderland Briefs 02/07/12
International Falls Daily Journal
... at Koochiching County Senior Center, 307 Fourth St. Music will be featured by Borderland Pioneers from 10:30 am to noon, with lunch served at noon. For reservations, call 283-3460 from 8 am to noon by Monday. The Aitkin-Itasca-Koochiching Community ...

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Local Man On Biathlon Team
Trenton Republican Times
25-29 in Grand Rapids, MN. Glavin and Still won bronze medals in the 10 km sprint and 12.5 km pursuit races in the novice category. Simpson, the team captain, placed fifth in the sprint and eighth in the pursuit, competing in the senior men's category.

ABC News (blog)
What's Worrying Mitt Romney? (The Note)
ABC News (blog)
While not as populous as the collar counties, counties in this part of the state such as Itasca and Beltrami were strongholds for Mike Huckabee in 2008. If either Gingrich or Santorum is able to carry a strong victory in those areas, it would boost ...

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