Drug-Runners Who Needed to Keep a Lower Profile: (1) Michael Dennis, 22, of Mahoning Township, Pa., dared to speed in May, police said, even though he had 100 packets of heroin in the back seat. (2) Mark Smith of Winslow, Ariz., dared to run a stop sign in Philadelphia in September, police said, even though he was carrying 11 pounds of heroin in the back of his SUV. (3) The driver of an 18-wheeler dared to make an illegal lane change on Interstate 15 in Riverside County, Calif., in August, deputies said, even though he was hauling 14 tons of marijuana. All were arrested, and all drugs seized.
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How does Congress stand on guns?
A very complete look at congressional voting records on gun legislation from Pro Publica
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Turnabout on ‘gallows’ beam
Historical Society now admits it is not a bridge beam; Minnesota historian’s study focuses on Mankato gallows beam authenticity (copy of study)
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Study: Mankato beam authentic from gallows
Historical Society now admits it is not a bridge beam; Minnesota historian’s study focuses on Mankato gallows beam authenticity (copy of study)
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SLIDESHOW: 10 biggest earthquakes in eastern U.S.
Earthquakes are rare on the eastern side of the country, but a handful of stronger quakes have made their mark on history. Here’s a breakdown of 10 of the largest to hit the eastern half of America, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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(PHOTO GALLERY) Scenes from Minnesota Vikings Training Camp 2011
Check back daily to see new photos from training camp by photographers John Cross and Pat Christman.
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Health Care Reform report from CBO
Click here to see the 374 page report on health care reform.
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VIDEO: Red Hot Boom event raises money for fireworks, veterans memorial
Music and food in the former Embers parking lot raised money for the Mankato Area's July 4 fireworks and for the Veteran's Memoral Place.
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VIDEO: Senior Games presents pickleball
Pickleball is one of the hottest sports among seniors, and at the 2011 Senior Games. The Free Press' Emily Valerio takes a look at how this sport with an unusual name is catching on.
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Are Democrats or Republicans better for economy?
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