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State regulators to hear public comments on Line 3 pipeline project once again

State regulators to hear public comments on Line 3 pipeline project once again

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved the project, which would replace an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, in June 2018. But last summer, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the project first needed a revised environmental study in order to move forward. On Friday, the PUC will hear public comments on the new study.
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Report: More middle-income renters burdened by housing costs

Report: More middle-income renters burdened by housing costs

According to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, there's been a significant increase in middle-income renters who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
by Martin Moylan

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After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After a life in pictures, Mia painting curator Patrick Noon retires

After leading the Minneapolis Institute of Art's paintings department for 22 years, Patrick Noon retires Friday. He has guided the department through two building expansions and acquired some 200 paintings for the museum’s collection.
by Euan Kerr

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As Xcel moves toward coal-free, will natural gas remain part of energy mix?

As Xcel moves toward coal-free, will natural gas remain part of energy mix?

Xcel Energy is proposing to replace a coal-fired power plant in Becker with a brand-new plant that would burn natural gas to generate electricity. The company says it needs natural gas as part of its transition to carbon-free electricity. But some climate advocates say building a new fossil fuel plant is unnecessary — and may be unwise.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

As Iowans near a decision, Klobuchar is ‘right there’

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is expected to launch a final Iowa campaign blitz this weekend ahead of Monday’s caucuses. Klobuchar says her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is surging in Iowa, and it’s evident she is attracting more support.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Days after director’s resignation, Rochester Civic Theatre finances under scrutiny

Days after director’s resignation, Rochester Civic Theatre finances under scrutiny

News of the theater’s financial woes comes on the tails of a rebirth for the organization. In 2017, accusations of sexual harassment by the theater’s former executive director unraveled during a dispute between volunteer actors and board leadership.
by Catharine Richert

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Watch: Winona stars in Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

Watch: Winona stars in Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

The actress returned to her birthplace earlier this month to film the spot, which finds her building her own website with photos of Winona — the city, not her, because that would be a little weird.
by Nancy Yang

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