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Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Many Canadians are spending their time and money at home this summer due to President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Trump’s call on Monday for a new wave of tariffs on Canadian goods won’t help efforts to lure tourists across the border.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling

Fewer Canadian shoppers leave border businesses struggling

Border businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota say fewer Canadian visitors are cutting into sales, forcing some to reduce hours, staff and spending.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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In Grand Marais, summer tourism takes a plunge as BWCA fires burn

In Grand Marais, summer tourism takes a plunge as BWCA fires burn

Smoke and Boundary Waters closures are driving tourists away from Grand Marais during the height of summer, leaving local businesses scrambling during their busiest season.
by Catharine Richert

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Heat wave puts new stress on Minnesota’s livestock producers

Heat wave puts new stress on Minnesota’s livestock producers

Many of the state’s farmers may have a tough week ahead as they contend with the intense summer heat and worry over their animals. Some may also be bracing for smoke from wildfires in the north.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Talon Metals tweaks its Tamarack nickel mine plan. Will it be enough to win state approval?

Talon Metals tweaks its Tamarack nickel mine plan. Will it be enough to win state approval?

Talon Metals’ proposed mine reaches a milestone today, when the public for the first time has a chance to comment on the project. Despite changes the mine still faces opposition from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and others.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis business owners seek delay in Lyndale Avenue construction

Minneapolis business owners seek delay in Lyndale Avenue construction

Business owners in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood are seeking to delay a planned construction project along Lyndale Avenue, as a deadline to use federal funding for the project approaches.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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