Minn. man builds replica of Mississippi River ferry
A resident of Clearwater for all of his 55 years, Steve Houle has recently led an effort to build a riverworthy replica of the ferries that once transported people, vehicles and supplies across the Mississippi at the central Minnesota town.
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Drug trafficking on the rise through Ecuador
A decade ago, it was a relatively small law enforcement problem. An undercover narcotics officer describes how much worse the streets have gotten. To hear a 20-year veteran of the force tell it, the streets of Ecuador are a lot meaner for undercover cops these days.
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Used Gas Sippers, Keeping That New-Car Value
High gas prices and tight supplies of many popular compact models have pushed the price of some used cars, like the Toyota Prius, close to the list price of a new one.
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