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December 7, 2011 2:00 AM

PolyMet protest, MnDOT slams alternative Stillwater bridge pitch, Obama looks to Warroad

PolyMet environmental review will be delayed months later than predicted by Rep. Cravaack and other federal officials, reports the Duluth News Tribune.

by Michael Olson

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December 6, 2011 2:00 AM

A brain ‘going bad,’ Duluth fracking boost, mixing Red Bull with the St. Paul Cathedral

In the final part of a three-part look into the death of former Wild player Derek Boogaard, the New York Times asks, "Did hockey cause a degenerative brain disease?"

by Michael Olson

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December 5, 2011 10:00 AM

180 in Minn. to lose post office jobs, stadium divides news editorials, Ventura on being provocative

Postal facilities in Duluth, Bemidji, Rochester and Waite Park will be closed in 2012, Minnesota is expected to lose 180 jobs. The planned closings are part of an effort to fix the U.S. Postal Service budget deficit.

by Michael Olson

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December 5, 2011 1:35 AM

Ely mayor trusting mining industry “up to a point,” taxing Minn. skinny, gouged at MSP

"While mining can be a boom and bust industry with a sketchy environmental history, [Ely Mayor] Skraba is willing to take a chance," reports CBS News.

by Michael Olson

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December 2, 2011 1:45 AM

Cougar shot, surprise budget, Wilf’s timing akin to Favre’s last season?

Lawsuit settled over treatment of disabled residents in state-run institution. Minnesota man who shot, killed cougar felt he had no choice. Understanding the Minnesota budget miracle.

by Michael Olson

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December 1, 2011 10:01 AM

Bemidji has new police chief

Bemidji has a new police chief. Mike Mastin, 36, replaces former chief Gerald Johnson, who retired in September after 32 years with the department.

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December 1, 2011 6:03 AM

Invasive species aren’t always pests

Invasive species like zebra mussels have caused millions of dollars in damage to the Great Lakes. But a new study suggests that some invasives can actually benefit their adopted homes.

by Dan Kraker

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December 1, 2011 2:00 AM

Coyotes, casino on the rocks, Cravaack’s first year in office

Chippewa County will pay $10 for every coyote killed in the county. It's the first time in 45 years a bounty will be offered on the animals in Minnesota. But county officials say it's necessary to curb a population that's grown out of control.

by Michael Olson

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November 30, 2011 9:21 AM

Belle Creek township to appeal wind farm decision

The Belle Creek township board in southeastern Minnesota voted to appeal a decision by the Public Utilities Commission to allow a developer to proceed with a $179 million wind project near Red Wing.

by Elizabeth Baier

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November 30, 2011 2:00 AM

Free lunch demand grows, uninsured kids, Romney-Bachmann ticket?

More students seeking free school lunch. Requests in Minnesota have gone up by more than 5 percent. Other states are seeing double digit increases.

by Michael Olson

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