Japanese steelmaker Nippon acquires U.S. Steel

U.S. Steel announced Monday it's agreed to be acquired by Nippon Steel in a deal worth nearly $15 billion, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

And the Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday upheld a key permit for the proposed copper mine formerly known as PolyMet. It follows a string of setbacks on other permits the mine needs to open. 

Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Andrew Krueger. Music by Gary Meister.

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