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• Dead birch trees tell story of drastic change on North Shore
  Anyone who has driven along the North Shore of Lake Superior recently has likely noticed huge stands of dead birch trees. In recent years, several factors, including hungry deer, drought, development and thin, rocky soil, have drastically changed the forest in one of Minnesota's most popular and scenic areas. Jan 21, 2013
• Antibacterial agent used in soap found in Minn. waters
  Increasing amounts of triclosan, a common antibacterial agent used in soaps and other products, has been detected in Minnesota lakes, according to the results of a new University of Minnesota study. The Daily Circuit, Jan 22, 2013
• 3 firms bid to build Vikings stadium
  Three construction firms are bidding to build the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, including one Minnesota company. Jan 21, 2013
• Job seekers want feedback that many employers aren't giving
  Many unemployed people crave feedback from employers who turn them down for jobs. But most applicants only get a rejection form letter, if they receive any communication at all. Hiring professionals say companies are trying to do a better job responding to job applicants. But many remain overwhelmed by the flood of candidates knocking on their door. Jan 21, 2013
• Text of President Obama's inaugural address
  Here is the text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address, as provided by the White House. Jan 21, 2013
• How one St. Paul nurse is helping runaways heal
  Nurse practitioner Laurel Edinburgh speaks to the link between runaways and child prostitution -- and what other communities across the state can learn from it. Jan 11, 2013
• Triclosan pollutes Minnesota lakes, U of M study finds
  Increasing amounts of triclosan, a common antibacterial agent used in soaps and other products, has been detected in Minnesota lakes, according to the results of a new University of Minnesota study. Jan 22, 2013
• Small breweries making big boom across Minnesota
  Minnesota is catching up with the rest of the country and experiencing a "beer boom." In just the last two years, the number of breweries in the state has nearly doubled, driving a proliferation of local beers. Jan 17, 2013
• Educators challenged by social media and rumor control
  Rumors at school are nothing new, but social media allows rumors to spread much faster and further than before. A growing number of school officials these days are finding themselves in situations of social media management and damage control. Jan 17, 2013
• Subzero weather brings risk of frostbite, hypothermia
  The risk of frostbite and hypothermia is high this weekend as temperatures dip below zero across much of the state. Jan 20, 2013
• Dayton's budget proposal: List of highlights
  Gov. Dayton released his budget and tax proposals this morning to the 2013 Legislature. Here are some of the highlights. Jan 22, 2013
• Some gun rights supporters dispute data on firearms used in self-defense
  More than 20 years ago, the CDC angered gun rights supporters when it reported that a gun in the home is more likely to be used on the resident than on an intruder. Some Minnesota gun owners dispute the data, and say having a gun at home has helped them protect their families and their property. Jan 17, 2013
• Franken leads Minn. meeting on mental health intervention
  U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., met with mental health advocates, state officials and members of law enforcement on Saturday to discuss better ways to help people with mental illness stay out of the criminal justice system. Jan 5, 2013
• Turned down for a job? Software may be the reason
  If you've been turned down for a job in recent years, it might have been courtesy of the company's hiring software. The software systems winnow down a pool of job applicants before a human -- namely, a hiring manager -- ever lays eyes on candidates' resumes. Jan 9, 2013
• TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners
  The Transportation Security Administration confirms that it is getting rid of airport body scanners that produce a naked image of travelers. Jan 18, 2013