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As ethanol boosters celebrate sales restriction end, skeptics doubt it will help farmers
Despite claims by President Trump and the ethanol industry that year-round E15 will help the industry and farmers, others say sales are so small it will make little difference.
Gales of October: Lake Superior roars with rain, high winds, big waves
Early October on Minnesota's North Shore is supposed to be about cool, sunny days, brightly colored leaves and tranquil fall beauty. Lake Superior, however, apparently did not get the memo this year.