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Top stories from Friday, May 9, 2008Fort Collins Local Weather
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Local News
 Vestas eyes region for $250M factory
WINDSOR - Vestas Wind Systems, the world's largest wind-turbine manufacturer, says it plans to build a $250 million factory for wind turbine towers somewhere in the state next year, greatly expanding its presence in Colorado.

 Larimer County voters could be asked to OK tax increase
Larimer County voters could see a proposal to raise the county's sales tax to pay for public-safety related services as early as this November.


Business
 Lesher students host Leadership Fort Collins, unveil projects
A group of Lesher Junior High students learned just how lucrative selling lollipops can be.

 Shoppers seek discounters
NEW YORK — Caught in the maelstrom of higher gas and food prices, Americans — even more affluent ones — are seeking shelter in wholesale clubs and discount apparel chains.


Sports
 Eagles try to climb out of 3-0 hole
The Colorado Eagles are down three games to none in the best-of-7 Central Hockey League Finals.

 Poudre's Dunn in semifinals at 5A tennis
DENVER - Natalie Dunn had been there before, but the Poudre High School sophomore prefers not to be nostalgic.


Editorials
 Compromise puts RMNP on road to wilderness status
Supporters of a wilderness designation for Rocky Mountain National Park have learned not to hold their breath.


Letters
 Mideast conflict needs mediation
Your publishing of Darrell C. Gallear's letter to the editor titled "Clarifying Mideast Conflict" is recognized. As with the unfortunate Iraq conflict, it needs to be understood that war alone does not resolve disputes.


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