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National Safe Boating Week Begins

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 10:00am

As the ice comes off more Minnesota lakes, safety officials are highlighting Saturday's start to National Safe Boating Week.
    
The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the best thing a person can do to stay safe on the water is to wear a life vest or personal flotation device.
    

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Health Officials: Hepatitis C Test Needed for MN Baby Boomers

Submitted by Maricella Miranda, Web Producer
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 12:23pm
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Attention baby boomers - have you been tested for hepatitis C lately?

The Minnesota Department of Health is reminding people born from 1945 through 1965 to be tested for hepatitis C. The reminder comes for national hepatitis awareness month.

Currently, about 39,000 people statewide are living with the virus.

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Hennepin Co. Voting to Align Benefits With Freedom to Marry Bill

Submitted by Cassie Hart, Web Reporter/Producer
Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 11:04am

The Hennepin County Board of commissioners will vote to direct staff to align its policies, procedures, and employee benefit coverage to match the Freedom to Marry Bill on Tuesday.

On August 1, Hennepin County staff will be prepared to both process marriage applications for LGBT couples and extend benefit coverage to any married county employee.

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Live Racing Returns to Canterbury Park

Submitted by Joe Mazan
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:30pm

Live racing is back at Canterbury Park!

It's opening night at the Shakopee race track and organizers hope this season will bring in more fans than ever Backing those high hopes, a deal made with the Native American owners of Mystic Lake Casino which will bring $75 million into the purse fund over the next decade.

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Shakopee Plans for 5th Annual Pet Fair

Submitted by KSTP News Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 4:52pm

The fifth annual Shakopee’s Derby Day pet fair will held July 31 at Huber Park.

The fair is free and includes activities for pets and a variety of organizations and businesses. The event is hosted by Shakopee Community Education and Shakopee Parks and Recreation.

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Minn. Students to Square Off in Robotics Tourney

Submitted by Jennie Olson, Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 8:35am

Teams from across Minnesota will put their robots through the paces Saturday at the Minnesota State High School League's second annual State Robotics Tournament.
    

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Police Investigate Car Burglaries at Day Cares, Fitness Club in Savage

Submitted by Maricella Miranda, Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:49am
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Police in Savage are investigating car thefts at day cares and fitness clubs.

Two men are suspected of stealing purses, briefcases and wallets from vehicles at the parking lots of day cares and fitness clubs. The suspects also broke into a vehicle in Burnsville, and then used stolen credit cards at Super Target and Office Depot in Savage.

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