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July 2, 2018 5:23 PM

Proposed natural gas plant in Superior dealt setback in Minnesota

An administrative law judge is recommending Minnesota regulators deny Minnesota Power's request to buy into the plant, saying it's not in the public interest.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 2, 2018 5:04 PM

Protesters say money to increase St. Paul's police force is better spent elsewhere

A proposal by St. Paul's police chief to hire more police officers is angering some in the city. There was a protest Monday in St. Paul by residents opposed to the proposal.

by Martin Moylan

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July 2, 2018 2:57 PM

Elon Musk hails Tesla reaching goal of 5,000 Model 3s a week

The electric vehicle maker missed its original goal of producing 5,000 of its lower-cost models by the end of 2017. Musk has said meeting that target is crucial to the company's success.

by Scott Neuman

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July 2, 2018 12:48 PM

Nonprofit aims to revive vacant buildings in rural Minnesota

A Minnesota nonprofit is looking to breathe new life into Blue Earth's downtown by reviving three long-vacant buildings in hopes of attracting artists and businesses.

by Associated Press

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July 1, 2018 8:00 PM

Protesters continue fight to stop Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota

"I was so disappointed by the decision that the PUC made that certified the need for this pipeline because we don't need it," protester Tracy Kugler said. "We can generate power in so many other, better ways."

by Nina Moini

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June 30, 2018 8:00 PM

Officials: Federal report boosts prospects for new Great Lakes shipping lock

The report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boosts a key benefit-cost score for the proposed project at the Soo Locks on the St. Marys River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

by Associated Press

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June 30, 2018 12:05 PM

Canadians rally around retaliatory tariffs aimed at the U.S.

Among the items targeted in retaliatory tariffs: ketchup, powerboats, dishwashing liquid, steel and aluminum. And gherkins. Canadian businesses have flooded a Canadian pickle business with new orders.

by Jackie Northam

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June 29, 2018 4:55 PM

Another motorcycle maker considers moving output overseas

A spokeswoman for Polaris Industries said on Friday that it is considering moving production of some motorcycles out of the country because of European tariffs, just days after Harley-Davidson announced a similar move.

by Associated Press

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June 29, 2018 4:30 PM

'This isn't the end,' Enbridge and pipeline opponents agree

A day after state regulators granted a critical approval for a new pipeline across northern Minnesota, both supporters and opponents of Enbridge Energy's Line 3 are preparing for months of continuing debate before ground is broken on the project.

by MPR News Staff