James Killen's painting of a black Lab and two rooster pheasants took top honors. This is the third time Killen has won the contest. The 2012 pheasant stamp will be available for sale in next spring.
The crash happened early Saturday morning in Waconia.
Police say they recovered evidence that more than 40 rounds were fired in the shooting.
The giveaway backfired when word of it reached social media.
The vote was certified by the National Labor Relations Board Friday.
The crash occurred on Highway 21 in Embarrass Township Friday night.
The State Patrol says neither were wearing seat belts.
The Richfield retailer has been dealing with a shift in consumer trends.
It happened at a course that was founded as a Jewish country club 100 years ago.
The puppies were in good health when they were discovered.
There have been 57 deaths reported as homicides in Minneapolis this year.
The painting of a ruddy duck by Stephen Hamrick was picked from more than two dozen entries. It will be featured on the 2012 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp.
Joseph Hautman of Plymouth has won the 2011 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. His acrylic painting will be made into a 2012-2013 federal stamp. This is Hautman's fourth win.
Next year's opener will be held in Marshall in southwestern Minnesota. City officials say hosting the event will mean a boost for their local economy.
The First Annual Governor’s Pheasant Opener in Montevideo went off without incident--at least for Gov. Mark Dayton. Other hunters in Dayton's party had better luck Saturday. GOP House Speaker Kurt Zellers and local resident Paul Johannes each bagged a bird, while Dayton went home empty-handed.
The DNR says the pheasant population hasn't been this low in more than two decades. Pheasant hunters are expected to harvest about 250,000 roosters this fall -- compared to 500,000 just last year. The season opens up this weekend.
Pheasant counts are up this year compared to 2011, providing good conditions for Minnesota hunters. Hunting season begins October 15.
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