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Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

Rep. McCollum introduces bill to ban mining near the Boundary Waters

The proposal would mean an end to the Twin Metals Minnesota project, which would establish an underground copper-nickel mine near Ely. But President Trump has been a vocal supporter of new mining projects in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Walz lays out final pieces of $2 billion borrowing plan

Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday his plan to issue bonds for $2 billion in state construction projects is a response to needs expressed around the state. Republicans say a bonding bill is necessary but Walz’s plan is too big.
by Tim Pugmire

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New affordable housing rules aim to protect tenants from mid-lease rent increase

New affordable housing rules aim to protect tenants from mid-lease rent increase

A new Minnesota rule blocks affordable housing owners from increasing rent in the middle of a lease. Housing advocates say it will provide people with precarious incomes some certainty.
by Catharine Richert

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A week after shooting, city of Freeborn waits as officer recovers

A week after shooting, city of Freeborn waits as officer recovers

For a week now, Arik Matson’s absence from the city of Freeborn has been apparent: He was shot and gravely injured last week while on duty as a Waseca police officer. He remains in critical condition — and his colleagues back in Freeborn wait.
by Hannah Yang

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Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Rumors, misinformation lurked as Minnesota county rejected refugees

Beltrami County attracted national attention when commissioners voted against refugee resettlement last week. Ahead of the vote, false information about resettlement circulated on social media, in text messages and in flyers mailed to some county residents.
by Riham Feshir

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Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

State officials said that there's no immediate health threat to the public. But they are cautioning people to keep away from the foam and take precautions if they — or their pets — come into contact with it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

St. Louis County snowplow drivers set to strike on Wednesday

The county and about 160 members of the local Teamsters union have been at an impasse over wages, health care and sick leave. Union members voted overwhelmingly over the weekend to reject a final contract offer.
by MPR News Staff

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