Six southwest Twin Cities area newspapers will publish last issue this week

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The Southwest News Media publications are part of MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund known for gutting, then closing local papers.
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Many Otter Tail County activists want to become party delegates so they can support GOP newcomer Steve Boyd over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischba
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
Many Otter Tail County activists want to become party delegates so they can support GOP newcomer Steve Boyd over Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach in the Seventh District.

Conservatives in Otter Tail County have been fighting for years, with no end in sight

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Kane Brown performs Friday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.
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