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The Twin Metals mine is about to begin its public review process. Here's why it’s so important

The Twin Metals mine is about to begin its public review process. Here's why it’s so important

Before the end of the year, Twin Metals plans to submit its official plans for an underground copper-nickel mine to state and federal regulators. That’s a huge step for the contentious project, which will be located just outside the Boundary Waters, because it will kick off the mine's environmental review and permitting. That process is long and complex. It’s also controversial.
by Dan Kraker

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Testing for ‘forever chemicals’ widens as cities wait for solutions

Testing for ‘forever chemicals’ widens as cities wait for solutions

Nearly two years after Minnesota settled a lawsuit with 3M over water contamination in the eastern Twin Cities metro area, residents of the affected communities have been waiting on a plan outlining how the settlement money will be spent to provide safe drinking water for the long term.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Wife of man fatally shot by Mpls. police downplays threatening behavior

Wife of man fatally shot by Mpls. police downplays threatening behavior

Police said officers shot a suspect after he came out of the home, in what the department called an armed confrontation. His wife said she didn't believe he posed a threat to police and had surrendered.
by Tim Nelson

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Native American leaders work to overcome community mistrust of census

Native American leaders work to overcome community mistrust of census

Native Americans remain one of the most undercounted groups in the census. Much of tribes’ government funding is dependent on census numbers, so an accurate count is crucial. With so much at stake, tribal officials and other community leaders in Minnesota are taking outreach into their own hands.
by Tiffany Bui

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GOP’s Trump-only primary ballot in Minnesota challenged in court

GOP’s Trump-only primary ballot in Minnesota challenged in court

A presidential candidate and a Minnesota voter argue it is unconstitutional to limit the named primary ballot choices to one candidate — in this case, President Trump. Republican officials have said write-ins will be permitted.
by Brian Bakst

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Photos: Austin community marks the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Photos: Austin community marks the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minn., was packed last week as the community came together to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe, with costumes, dancing, prayer — and mariachi.
by Tarkor Zehn, Christine T. Nguyen and Hannah Yang

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