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For the first time, EPA to require taconite plants to slash mercury emissions

For the first time, EPA to require taconite plants to slash mercury emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule that for the first time would require mining companies to limit mercury emissions from Minnesota’s six taconite iron ore processing plants.
by Dan Kraker

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Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million bikes due to a seat hazard

Peloton is recalling nearly 2.2 million bikes due to a seat hazard

There have been reports of the seat detaching during use, causing injuries. This is Peloton's second recall for its machines. Two years ago, the company recalled its Tread+ exercise machines.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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3 Minnesota craft breweries medal at World Beer Cup

3 Minnesota craft breweries medal at World Beer Cup

Three breweries — two from Minneapolis and one from Duluth — received high honors from the international beer competition this year.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ag exports critical to Minnesota in a changing world

Ag exports critical to Minnesota in a changing world

Minnesota's agriculture industry had a record-breaking year for exports last year. The state is a leading producer of many farm commodities like soybeans and corn, and exports to other countries are a key part of the ag economy. A complex web of connections moves those crops around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

Higher education budget bill with tuition break headed to Walz

The Senate and House have both passed final versions of a higher education funding bill that includes no tuition and fees for students whose families earn less than $80,000 per year. 
by Brian Bakst

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Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter

Tucker Carlson says he'll take his show to Twitter

The fired Fox News host announced he is bringing his show to Twitter, owned by Elon Musk, "soon." His lawyers reportedly have sent threatening letters to Fox to let him out of his contract.
by Mary Yang and David Folkenflik

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