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March 8, 2011 1:03 AM

Can mining dig schools out of budget woes?

The state of Minnesota owns more than 6,000 acres of land targeted for copper mining, and stands to collect $2.5 billion in royalties in the coming decades if two mining projects go ahead, according to a new analysis.

by Michael Olson

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March 7, 2011 4:00 AM

Daily rundown: State could cut moose research funds

The shrinking population of moose in Minnesota is a growing concern among hunters, scientists, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. A proposed research project to study why Minnesota's moose population is on the decline is on the chopping block.

by Michael Olson

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March 7, 2011 12:00 AM

DOT nears snow plowing record

Through mid-February the DOT had spent nearly $60 million on snow plowing operations

by Mark Steil

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March 4, 2011 2:57 AM

Red Lake Ojibwe receive YouthBuild grant

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe more than $1 million for the band's YouthBuild program.

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March 3, 2011 9:01 AM

Weather service to train storm spotters in three states

Officials with the National Weather Service in La Crosse are looking for volunteers in Minnesota,Wisconsin and Iowa to help spot some of that severe weather when it hits this year.

by Elizabeth Baier

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March 2, 2011 7:25 AM

Should regulators judge PolyMet on Glencore’s record?

An environmental group has asked Minnesota regulators to take a the privately held international organization behind PolyMet Mining Corporation before approving any permits for its planned sulfide mining operation.

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March 2, 2011 5:01 AM

Dispatch from Northeast Minnesota

Bob Kelleher, who covers northeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, discusses important stories on his beat during Morning edition with Cathy Wurzer

by David Cazares

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March 1, 2011 3:53 AM

Sanford Health and Bemidji health systems merger official

The merger between Bemidji's North Country Health Services and the Sioux Falls and Fargo based Sanford Health becomes official today.

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February 28, 2011 12:09 PM

Seniors reluctant to sign up for food stamps

Only about one in four eligible Minnesota seniors receives Food Support, according to the state Department of Human Services. Outreach efforts all over the state aim to convince more seniors to enroll.

by Julie Siple

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February 28, 2011 10:13 AM

Fargo Film Festival opens

The Fargo Film Festival opens today at the historic Fargo Theatre.

by David Cazares

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