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Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota announced Wednesday that they plan to conduct a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient, which could lead to significant changes to the design.
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
The Africa CDC previously said mpox, also known as monkeypox, has been detected in 13 countries this year, and more than 96 percent of all cases and deaths are in Congo.
From NRA ally to adversary: Gov. Tim Walz track record on guns highlights policy evolution
Few areas illustrate the political evolution of Gov. Tim Walz than guns. He was a top-rated lawmaker by the National Rifle Association early in his congressional career. As governor, he’s enacted gun restrictions and now has gun-owner groups seething.
Trump touts historic deportation plans, but his own record reveals big obstacles
Former President Donald Trump and his allies promise a historic deportation effort if he's reelected. But internal documents from his time in office show how difficult that would be to execute.
With majority-making state Senate race, Minnesota’s priciest legislative campaign could be afoot
A special election for a west metro Senate seat will determine which party has control of the Minnesota Senate. The race creates an opportunity for Republicans to break up the DFL trifecta.