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Batteries need manganese but talk of mining the mineral roils northern Minnesota’s lake country

Batteries need manganese but talk of mining the mineral roils northern Minnesota’s lake country

There’s a renewed effort in northern Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes area to develop an underground mine for manganese, which is coveted to make batteries. Many local residents are uneasy.
by Dan Kraker

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Beltrami County Board approves cuts to libraries and other community services

Beltrami County Board approves cuts to libraries and other community services

The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners finalized next year's county budget earlier this week. As a result, funding for the county museum, public transit and both Blackduck and Bemidji libraries will be cut by about forty percent.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State finance officials say lawmakers will have about $2.5 billion at their disposal next year but also have to guard against a $3 billion shortfall years into the future.
by Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox

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CEO of U.S. Bancorp weighs in on the economy, tariffs and AI

CEO of U.S. Bancorp weighs in on the economy, tariffs and AI

Chris Farrell, senior economics contributor for MPR News, speaks with the CEO of U.S. Bancorp, Gunjan Kedia. The conversation was part of the Minnesota Carlson First Tuesday Speaker Series at the University of Minnesota.
by Chris Farrell

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Big cat on the prowl: Mountain lion spotted in Duluth

Big cat on the prowl: Mountain lion spotted in Duluth

Duluth police have confirmed that a mountain lion was spotted in the city on Tuesday afternoon. Students were brought inside two nearby schools for a short time.
by Dan Kraker

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Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
by Melissa Olson

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How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?

How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?

Reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities follow a call from the president to end Temporary Protected Status for some Somali Americans. How many people could be impacted by these measures?
by Sarah Thamer

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