Trump announces new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that would use Minnesota ore
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Fresh on the heels of President Donald Trump announcing a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, Republicans and Mesabi Metallics say Minnesota will have to reform its permitting process if it wants a larger slice of the steel manufacturing pie. Mesabi Metallics just opened a new mine on the Iron Range that will provide ore for the Iowa steel plant.
The St. Paul City Council will meet Wednesday to discuss appointing legal counsel for Mayor Kaohly Her as she faces a lawsuit brought by Police Chief Axel Henry. The lawsuit follows an independent investigation that found Mayor Her behaved inappropriately toward Henry and others employees but did not harass them.
The Detroit Lakes school board voted Monday night to alter the language of a resolution banning rainbow stickers from schools. They rescinded the ban and are now considering a new policy that does not specifically mention rainbow stickers. But the board members would not state whether the intention was still to ban them.
The parents of Harper Moyski, a 10-year-old killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting last year, were among advocates for gun violence prevention who joined a canvass last weekend in a competitive legislative district. It was in DFL state Rep. Brad Tabke’s south suburban district that was the closest House race in Minnesota in 2024. The House ended up tied.
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A judge heard arguments from lawyers who want to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to end Minnesota’s policy on trans athletes. The lawsuit was brought by a national conservative group. That group argues Minnesota’s policy on trans athletes violates Title IX, which is a federal statute requiring equity in men’s and women’s sports.
The cost of diesel fuel remains high. Prices in Minnesota are up about 14 percent just over the past month. MPR’s chief economics contributor Chris Farrell says rising diesel costs have had a big effect on operators of school buses, farm equipment and the commercial trucking and shipping industries.
Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine
St. Paul council members demand city release full report on mayor's behavior
