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Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane

Marco fizzles as it nears Gulf Coast; Laura still to become hurricane

The storms had been seen as a rare chance for two hurricanes to occupy the Gulf of Mexico at the same time. That won't happen — but they'll both hit Louisiana's coast.
by Bill Chappell

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Senate showdown begins over commerce commissioner

Senate showdown begins over commerce commissioner

Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner Steve Kelley defended his job performance during a Senate hearing Friday, with Republicans signaling that he is in trouble.
by Tim Pugmire

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Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?
by Paul Huttner

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Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

In the latest twist to the saga of the Line 3 oil replacement project, the Walz administration is challenging the proposed pipeline in court. Here are four things to know about this step in the yearslong process.
by Dan Kraker

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Coming soon to an iron mine near you: Electric vehicles?

Coming soon to an iron mine near you: Electric vehicles?

Duluth-based Minnesota Power is pitching a pilot project to electrify some of the huge haul trucks used at northern Minnesota's iron ore mines.
by Dan Kraker

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Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis

Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis

The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water. That's according to an attorney involved in settlement negotiations.
by The Associated Press

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Line 3 dispute could cost Walz another commissioner

Line 3 dispute could cost Walz another commissioner

The top Republican in the Minnesota Senate says another Walz commissioner is under scrutiny after this week's decision to further challenge the Line 3 oil pipeline project.
by Tim Pugmire

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Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

The Walz administration is wading deeper into the contentious, long-simmering debate over the proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.
by Dan Kraker

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