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State utility regulators reaffirm support for Line 3

State utility regulators reaffirm support for Line 3

By a 4-1 vote Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission denied petitions from several tribes and environmental groups requesting that the commission reconsider its approval of the controversial proposed oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. Those groups are now expected to file challenges at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. 
by Dan Kraker

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June 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,406 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases flat

June 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,406 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases flat

The newest counts come a day after officials expressed concerns that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.
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As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices

As calls grow for police reform, officer licensing agency to audit practices

The POST board, which oversees licensing and standards for police officers in Minnesota, is embarking on a comprehensive review of its policies that may lead to changes to licensing, complaint and discipline and pre-service training.
by Riham Feshir

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Secretary of State Simon waives witness rule for primary absentee ballots

Secretary of State Simon waives witness rule for primary absentee ballots

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is making changes to absentee voting rules for the state’s primary election in response to a judge’s order in a state lawsuit even though a federal judge rejected the changes in a separate case.
by Tim Pugmire

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June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

Despite some hopeful trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, Minnesota officials now worry that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.
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