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Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

Ex-senator who pleaded guilty in sex sting loses appeal

A federal appeals court ruled former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig improperly used campaign funds to pay for his legal defense after his arrest in a 2007 airport bathroom sex sting.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Minnesota rail crossing deaths hit historic lows in 2015

Four people died in vehicle-train collisions at Minnesota railroad crossings last year, the second lowest number of deaths since 1970, state transportation officials said Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Prospect of quick benefits for Iron Rangers hits snag

House Republicans continued their push Thursday to pair a business tax cut with any extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range steelworkers, a potential blow to efforts to quickly extend the benefits when legislators return next week.
by The Associated Press

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PolyMet gets Minnesota's OK to proceed on massive copper mine

PolyMet gets Minnesota's OK to proceed on massive copper mine

The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday it gave its final blessing to the complex environmental analysis of the PolyMet mine, paving the way for the company to begin applying for permits.
by Dan Kraker

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Is it time to write off checks?

Is it time to write off checks?

In the age of Venmo and mobile deposits, checks are fading. That's having a wide impact, from the Postal Service to check-printing companies. But many still find room for checks in their lives.
by Zhai Yun Tan

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Report: Renewable energy fuels 21 percent of Minnesota's electricity

Report: Renewable energy fuels 21 percent of Minnesota's electricity

The use of wind, solar, hydro and biomass power has jumped in Minnesota the past decade, and the state is poised to beat its goal for electricity generated by renewables, officials said Thursday.
by MPR News Staff

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