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DirecTV, DISH Network to Offer Duluth, Minn.-Area Subscribers Local Channels.

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Jun. 5--The nation's largest satellite television providers have announced plans to offer local stations to their Northland customers.

EchoStar Communications Corp., the parent company for Dish Network, and DirecTV plan to offer the local broadcast channels even to those who can access the TV signals with separate VHF or UHF antennas. The optional service will be available for about $6 a month on top of existing package prices.

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