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Ex-DNR chief takes aim at Twin Metals mine project near Boundary Waters

Ex-DNR chief takes aim at Twin Metals mine project near Boundary Waters

Tom Landwehr approved the controversial PolyMet copper-nickel mine last year as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Now he'll lead the fight against another proposed mine, this one on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Line 3 project delay leaves supporters, opponents hopeful

Line 3 project delay leaves supporters, opponents hopeful

The Enbridge Energy company announced Friday that its timeline for the controversial Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project will be delayed at least a few months -- or potentially longer.
by Dan Kraker

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What makes Duluth Duluth?

What makes Duluth Duluth?

Host Angela Davis is on the road. She invited three guests to talk about Duluth, its economy, its thriving music scene -- and its great lake.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Lawmakers agree to undo 'raid' on environmental trust fund

Legislative leaders have agreed to undo what critics called an improper raid on an environmental trust fund that depends on Minnesota Lottery proceeds.
by Associated Press

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Digging deep to predict spring floods

Digging deep to predict spring floods

A wide-ranging sampling of the snowpack around the region started Monday morning, which will provide the National Weather Service and other weather observers with key information as they determine whether record snowfalls around the region will turn into spring floods.
by Tim Nelson

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BWCA online permitting relaunched; frustrations remain

BWCA online permitting relaunched; frustrations remain

The U.S. Forest Service on Monday restarted its system for people to get Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits, but some users are reporting problems with the reworked online reservation system.
by John Enger

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For the few who heat homes with coal, it's still king

For the few who heat homes with coal, it's still king

Nearly 130,000 homes in the U.S. still burn coal for heat. Despite decades of decline and concerns about climate change, companies in the coal home-heating business are optimistic about the future.
by Jeff Brady

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