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In Duluth, more opposition to PolyMet mine

In Duluth, more opposition to PolyMet mine

About 800 people attended what's expected to be the final public comment meeting on the proposed project. If it's approved it will usher in a new kind of mining in the state, one critics say poses greater environmental threats than the state's existing iron ore industry.
by Dan Kraker

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3M asks for delay in state trial

3M asks for delay in state trial

The Maplewood-based company said it needs time to respond to a report released this week by the Minnesota Department of Health.
by Kirsti Marohn

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EPA head Pruitt sees good in global warming, but experts don't

EPA head Pruitt sees good in global warming, but experts don't

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is again understating the threat posed by climate change, this time by suggesting that global warming may be a good thing for humanity.
by Associated Press

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Iron Rangers press their case for PolyMet mine

Iron Rangers press their case for PolyMet mine

Hundreds of residents came to Aurora, Minn., Wednesday for a last chance at persuading state officials to approve or kill the controversial mine. Those officials, though, didn't hear much they hadn't heard already. Another hearing is set for today in Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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'I couldn't believe it': Tofte photographer stumbles on rare lynx sighting

'I couldn't believe it': Tofte photographer stumbles on rare lynx sighting

Thomas Spence was looking for moose to photograph near Tofte on Saturday morning when he came upon a Canada lynx standing in the road. Then a second lynx came from the woods. Then another and another and another.

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'Furry watermelon with legs': MN Zoo welcomes baby Malayan tapir

'Furry watermelon with legs': MN Zoo welcomes baby Malayan tapir

Zoo guests will be able to see her daily starting at 9 a.m. for short periods of time as she adjusts to her new space. You can also watch her via webcam. Prepare to be "aww"-ed.
by Nancy Yang

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