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Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar estimates it will take six months to a year to emerge from the current financial crisis facing the U.S. He tells KLKS News, troubles facing Europe are making matters even worse here at home. Oberstar says European banks are suffering along with U.S. financial institutions, because they were so strongly invested in our economy. He says because it is a

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The numbers out of Wall Street will be turbulent for some time to come, according to Economics Professor David Dorn, at the Duluth campus of the U. of M. He tells KLKS News, investors are concerned about the congressionally approved bail-out package and if it would do any good. Professor Dorn says GDP figures for the rest of this year, and the first quarter of 2009 will probably be in negative

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Girls Volleyball Wadena-Deer Creek 3, Frazee 0.Brainerd 3, Pierz 1.Northome-Kelliher 3, Northland 2. Varsity Brainerd 2, Moorhead 1 Junior Varsity Brainerd 1, Moorhead 3

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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has reached an agreement, with a Morrison County feed lot operator, that requires the company to pay 11,700 dollars for alleged feedlot violations at its facility near Buckman. The violations sited against Silverstreak Dairy included beginning construction and making modifications to storage and runoff areas without receiving approval from the MPCA. In

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Despite the financial challenges facing Sun Country Airlines, they are operating as usual, according to Kari Robinson of Traveler's Fare of Brainerd. She tells KLKS News, she is reasonably optimistic that they will get through this. Still, Robinson suggests it is always a good idea to buy trip insurance, just in case. Sun Country's parent company, The Petter's Group, is under the gun for

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It's the election season, which means the landscape is becoming populated with lawn signs. Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl tells KLKS News, it's illegal to place them in the right of way. He says it's not only political signs that cause a problem, but also garage sales signs and the like. The Sheriff says it becomes a safety hazard because of the potential obstruction. Sheriff Dahl says

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Absentee ballots are now available for the November 4th general elections. Crow Wing County Auditor Debora Erickson says they are available at the County Courthouse. She says the ballots are available for voters due to absence, illness, disability, or any other reason. Additionally, there will be a voting booth set up at the County Auditor's Office for folks to cast their ballot on scene.

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A knife fight in Brainerd early Saturday morning sent one man to St. Joseph's Medical Center, another to jail. Brainerd police say 27-year-old Jeffrey Ryan Bock of Brainerd sustained numerous wounds. He is listed in stable condition. 23-year-old Dominic DuBois turned himself into to police, where he was arrested for attempted murder and first degree assault. Police say the two knew each other

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The collision of two ATV's southwest of Pine River Saturday evening took the life of a Motley man. 59-year-old Charles H. Brown was killed when his machine struck another driven by 56-year-old Steven J. Tholl, also of Motley. Tholl sustained injuries. The Cass County Sheriff's office says the mishap occurred on Cass County Road 28 about 6 pm Saturday. Cause of the accident is under

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Coming up on Thursday, October 23rd, The Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity will have a fund-raiser. It's their "11th Annual Dinner and Auction" at the Breezy Point Resort. LAHFH Executive Director, Kevin Pelke, told KLKS' News that, with their silent and live auctions and a nice dinner, it turns out to be a fun night--and a fabulous way to support a local charity. Advanced reservations are

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The Morrison County Sheriff is asking for the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the theft of numerous campaign signs in Upsala, Bowlus and the Elmdale area. According to Wetzel, a large number of campain signs were stolen sometime during last weekend. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.

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Barnum 43, Onamia 0 Bemidji 37, Sartell 24 Bertha-Hewitt 54, Ashby 14 Blackduck 14, Bagley 0 Browerville 36, New York Mills 12 Cromwell 47, McGregor 27 Crookston 45, Wadena-Deer Creek 12 Crosby-Ironton 34, Braham 28 Detroit Lakes 23, Fargo Shanley, ND 16 Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 7, Staples-Motley 0 Fergus Falls 42, Little Falls 24 Frazee 12, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 10 Hill City 52, Northome/

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Coming up on Tuesday, October 7th, the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa will be hosting "Eat Local--a Minnesota Food Fest" starting at 6 pm. Event Organizer, Laura Radke, tells K-Lakes News the evening will include a meal made primarily from locally grown foods, environmental displays, and a presentation by wildlife ecologist, Jim Uhrinak. There is no charge for the evening--a free will

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Todd County Sheriff's Deputies will be looking for unbuckled drivers beginning October 10th. It is part of a 10 day, state-wide "Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement program. Special emphasis will be place on night-time and teen enforcement. Sheriff Pete Mikkelson says teenagers represent the group with the lowest percentage of seat belt use.

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A Brainerd woman scratched her way to $21 thousand. Debra Mohr won the money playing the Minnesota Lottery's Wild Cherry Crossword game. The lucky ticket was purchased at a Holiday store on Dellwood Drive in Baxter.

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The Minnesota waterfowl hunting season opens Saturday at 9 am as tens of thousands of duck and goose hunters will be heading to the state's chilly waters for the opener. Tim Smalley, the DNR's boating safety specialist, says hunters should be careful not to overload their boat, and to think about safety they head out. He says, "It's really important to wear a life jacket to and from the blind.

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Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar says Minnesota could be a big beneficiary of the Amtrak bill passed Thursday. He says there is up to $680 Million dollars a year for Minnesota to connect Duluth, Minneapolis and Rochester with high speed rail. The bill is on the way to President Bush for his signature. Oberstar is Chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee, and the primary house

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Bertha-Hewitt def. Pillager 3-0 Deer River def. Crosby-Ironton 3-0 East Grand Forks def. Park Rapids 3-0 New York Mills def. Menahga 3-0 Wadena-Deer Creek def. Staples-Motley 3-0 Alexandria, 3 Brainerd 0 Browerville 3, Royalton 0 Deer River 3, Crosby Ironton 0 East Central 3, Aitkin 0 Floodwood 3, McGregor 0 Foley 3, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 0 Sauk Rapids 3, Little Falls 0 Sebeka 3, Henning 0

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A Milaca High School Senior is on suspension after leaving his hunting bow in his SUV that was parked at the school. Keith Larson has missed a week and a half of school and can't return to class until Wednesday. Larson says he had been on a hunting trip a few days before the morning he drove to school with his bow and arrow set still sitting in the back of his SUV. He says he forgot it was

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Crow Wing Country Treasurer, Laureen Borden reminds county residents that the 2nd half of real estate taxes is due October 15. If mailed, timeliness is determined by the postmark. Payments may be made by mail or in person at the Treasurer's Office on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Brainerd. Credit Card payments may be made at www.mccountypayments.org or call 800-272-9829.

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Next up on the Grassroots Concert Series are Sparky and Rhonda Rucker of Maryville, TN. The Ruckers told KLKS News that their performance is a mixture of southern music including African-American and Appalachian blended with Sparky's own orginal compositions. The Ruckers say they're enjoying the northern part of the country on their tour, especially at this harvest-time of year. Sparky and

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joined Fellow Senator Norm Coleman in voting for the $700-Billion rescue plan. She told KLKS News, she didn't want to do this, and know that people are mad that Wall Street has been behaving like a casino. However, she says we need to avert an economic crisis which is beginning to have an affect on main street business, and senior citizens retirement plans.

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K-Lakes meteorologist Tony Schumacher is predicting a wide-spread frost around the Brainerd Lakes tonight. He says it would be nice to think that Indian Summer would follow. However, he says it's going to be cool for the balance of this week, warmer but unsettled next week.

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Ainsworth Lumber Company is closing its plant in Bemidji for an indefinte period. About 150 people work at the plant which makes oriented strand board. Ainsworth says it will reevaluate the closure in late October. Brue Rose, Ainsworth's Vice President For Corporate Development, said on Wednesday that the drop in housing starts has effectively closed the market for oriented strand board.

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Baxter Mayor Darrel Olson invites local citizens to join staff, DNR and MnDot officials, bridge construction workers and elected officials to celebrate the opening and first crossing of the Excelsior Road Bridge of the Paul Bunyan State Trail on Wednesday, October 15 beginning at 1:00pm in Baxter. Visitors should park in the parking lot at Northland Arboretum and a historic photograph of the

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