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Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet

Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet

Staff scientists at the EPA had serious concerns last year that the PolyMet copper-nickel mine might not be able to meet state and federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, according to documents released Thursday.
by Dan Kraker

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Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty

Man accused in New Zealand mosque killings pleads not guilty

Brenton Tarrant on Friday entered not guilty pleas to 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one terrorism charge at the Christchurch High Court in relation to the March 15 massacre.
by Associated Press

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Prosecutors drop Flint water charges, promise fresh probe

Prosecutors drop Flint water charges, promise fresh probe

Prosecutors dropped all criminal charges Thursday against eight people in the Flint water crisis and pledged to start from scratch the investigation into one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history.
by Associated Press

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Older Minnesotans use plenty of meds, but medical marijuana? Not so much

Older Minnesotans use plenty of meds, but medical marijuana? Not so much

Minnesotans aged 65 and over are the heaviest users of prescription drugs, but rank third behind two younger age groups in use of medical marijuana.
by Peter Cox

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St. Paul police chief fires five officers, but offers few details

St. Paul police chief fires five officers, but offers few details

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said Thursday he has fired five police officers for what he called a breach of their duty and the public's trust.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. blames Iran for attacks on 2 tankers near Persian Gulf

U.S. blames Iran for attacks on 2 tankers near Persian Gulf

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the United States government blames Iran for attacks on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf, casting it as the latest in a series of "provocative actions" that have sharply raised tensions in the region.
by Associated Press

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The Five: Oksana Behave, an ancient tree and how to cool your home without air conditioning

This week on The Five, MPR News senior producer Stephanie Curtis offers a delightful novel about an immigrant assimilating in America, an ancient tree you can visit only with the help of a guide, and the definitive answer about the best way to cool your home.
by Stephanie Curtis

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On record-high lakes, cabin owners' dreams underwater

On record-high lakes, cabin owners' dreams underwater

Most of the Minnesota rivers that flooded this spring have returned to more normal levels. But some lakes around the state remain historically high, causing property damage, eroding shorelines and frustrating lake property owners.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fact check: Foreign interference and 'opposition research' are not the same

Fact check: Foreign interference and 'opposition research' are not the same

President Trump says he might be open to taking information from a foreign government in a future election, calling it a part of politics. But the law draws a distinction when foreigners are involved.
by Philip Ewing

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Children's Minnesota nurses voting on strike authorization

Children's Minnesota nurses voting on strike authorization

Unionized nurses at Children's Minnesota facilities are the first to take a strike authorization vote as the latest round of contract negotiations with six hospital systems is underway.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Hurricane season 2019 is here, and could be intense

Hurricane season 2019 is here, and could be intense

It's hurricane season again. In the past few years several hurricanes have intensified so rapidly it surprised forecasters.
by Paul Huttner

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Trail cameras record possible cougar sightings in Elk River, Appleton

Trail cameras record possible cougar sightings in Elk River, Appleton

The latest sightings come after the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said it had received multiple reports of big cat sightings in Dodge Center, west of Rochester.
by Tim Nelson

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Documents shed light on why Omar reviewed her tax returns

More details are emerging about why Ilhan Omar hired a firm to look at her own tax documents when she was running for a state House seat.
by Brian Bakst

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Tankers on fire in Gulf of Oman after suspected attack

Tankers on fire in Gulf of Oman after suspected attack

All 44 crew members from both vessels were reportedly rescued and suffered only minor injuries. The incidents come weeks after alleged attacks on four tankers that the U.S. has blamed on Iran.
by Scott Neuman and Bobby Allyn

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Target to offer same-day delivery for $9.99 per order

Target to offer same-day delivery for $9.99 per order

Until now, Target shoppers looking to receive same-day delivery through Shipt had to go to the startup's website and pay $99 for an annual membership or $14 for a monthly membership. This week, Target incorporated the Shipt feature on its website.
by The Associated Press

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Sunshine and 70s Thursday; rain and thunder chances this weekend

Sunshine and 70s Thursday; rain and thunder chances this weekend

It was a chilly start this Thursday, with morning lows in the 30s in northern Minnesota and parts of central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Hibbing and Crane Lake were even colder, with lows of 28 degrees! Thankfully, the Twin Cities metro area and southern Minnesota only dipped into the 40s. Temperatures will recover nicely this…
by Ron Trenda

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Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night

Art Hounds: Northern Spark lights up the night

Plus, Art Hounds recommend Red Eye's New Works 4 Weeks festival and Lanesboro's "Art in the Park"
by Marianne Combs

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Video: Dad jokes that are so bad they're good

Video: Dad jokes that are so bad they're good

Sure, dad jokes make you cringe and roll your eyes but that's the beauty of the dad joke -- they're so bad that sometimes they're actually hilarious. In honor of Father's Day, we rounded up some of the raddest dads around to tell us their cheesiest dad jokes.
by Nancy Yang, Evan Frost, Jiwon Choi and Christine T. Nguyen

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Mental illness affects most women behind bars

Mental illness affects most women behind bars

Rates of mental illness among people in jail or prison are much higher than in the outside world, especially among women prisoners. Women incarcerated in Minnesota say they're not getting the help they need.
by Alisa Roth

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Daily Digest: Walz wants deal on insulin

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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'Recursion' is a puzzle box of time travel, memory and death

'Recursion' is a puzzle box of time travel, memory and death

Blake Crouch's new book reads like a relative of those late night college conversations about Big Questions. Here, the question is, if you could live your life over again, but differently, would you?
by Jason Sheehan

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How teens can get - and make the most of - a summer job

Summer jobs for teens are still thought of as a rite of passage, a critical milestone on the way to adulthood. Yet the number of teenagers with a summer job has been falling. Should we be concerned? How can a teen who wants a job get one?
by Chris Farrell and Manda Lillie

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Call to Mind: Spotlight on childhood trauma

Call to Mind: Spotlight on childhood trauma

Three experts explore the impact of childhood trauma on mental health and suggest ways to build resilience in children.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump: If offered dirt by foreign government on 2020 rival, 'I think I'd take it'

Trump: If offered dirt by foreign government on 2020 rival, 'I think I'd take it'

President Trump dismissed such outreach as "oppo research" and contradicted his own FBI director, saying he would "maybe" notify the bureau -- "if I thought there was something wrong."

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Mpls. City Council approves measure to assist tenants facing eviction

Mpls. City Council approves measure to assist tenants facing eviction

A City Council committee on Wednesday approved a $650,000, two-year contract with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid to assist low-income tenants who've received eviction notices to take on their landlords in housing court.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump approves disaster declaration for Minnesota

Trump approves disaster declaration for Minnesota

President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for spring storms and flooding that caused nearly $40 million in damage to infrastructure across Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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