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July 13, 2012 3:04 AM

Superior Zoo reopening; Wilderness vs cell tower; Bison return

Bill diluting mining rules passes U.S. House; Wilderness advocates advance case against AT&T tower on edge of BWCA; Our view: Welcome back, zoo; DNR partners with zoo to conserve bison; Deadlock on taxes will raise what most Minnesotans pay into the government;

by Michael Olson

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July 13, 2012 2:30 AM

Wilderness advocates advance case against AT&T tower on edge of BWCA

The Friends of the BWCAW will continue a case against telecommunications giant AT&T that challenges the company's plan to erect a 450' cell phone tower on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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July 13, 2012 1:18 AM

Deadlock on taxes will raise what most Minnesotans pay the government

With a tax-package set to expire in less than six months, Congress and the White House are in a debate over whichincome groups should continue to get breaks. If the deadlock endures, and a compromise isn't agreed to, middle-class Minnesotans could see their taxes go up by more than $1,200 next year.

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July 12, 2012 11:11 AM

Bill diluting mining rules passes U.S. House

Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-MN) says the measure will allow development in the PolyMet mining project to be expedited.

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July 12, 2012 2:40 AM

75 years of Spam; Ice cold beer here (TCF); Godless Saints

Happy Birthday, Spam! America's favorite canned meat turns 75; Beer-drinking, Gopher-cheering fans can do both at TCF Stadium this fall; Minnesota Atheists rename St Paul Saints the Mr. Paul Aints, for one night; Drug-training cop could face charges; Two Harbors foster parents lose license after spanking

by Michael Olson

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July 11, 2012 2:45 AM

River Falls tragedy; Help for Sartell mill; Interparty ad war

3 sisters found dead in home in River Falls; Dayton offers help to Sartell mill in flood special session; Officials in Duluth to size up flood damage; TV ad wars get under way in GOP 1st District Congressional race

by Michael Olson

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July 10, 2012 3:08 AM

Minn. No. 1 in medical care; The value of a good storm water system

Minnesota No. 1 in medical care; Small towns bear brunt of flood damage; Good storm water system helped save Duluth schools; Farms rise again on acres where houses were planned; Parry targets Quist over gas tax vote; In framing touchy election issues, party leaders take risks;

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July 9, 2012 3:00 AM

Hunting ‘mansions’ occupy public land; Same sex ballot suit; Kruse tries again

Massive hunting shacks, bait crops and shooting lanes invade public lands; Sec. of State sued over marriage amendment; Will 3rd time be a charm for Kruse?; Poor man's apocalypse; Reports on mailings get a bit more frank

by Michael Olson