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Residents of northern Minnesota lake community voice skepticism about mining manganese

Residents of northern Minnesota lake community voice skepticism about mining manganese

The mineral is an important component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, buses and power tools. But the prospect of an underground mine less than 2 miles from downtown Emily has many local residents worried about potential impacts on water, air and their quality of life.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota GOP-endorsed candidates struggle for traction as primary nears

Minnesota GOP-endorsed candidates struggle for traction as primary nears

Candidates for governor and U.S. Senate who won GOP backing at the party’s May convention have struggled to find momentum as they face off against challengers in August primaries.
by Dana Ferguson

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Art Hounds: Handmade art, hometown laughs and scenic photography

Art Hounds: Handmade art, hometown laughs and scenic photography

Art Hounds recommend a pottery festival, a beloved comedy series and Mary Farrell's panoramic photographs of the city of Winona.
by Emily Bright

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Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms, no parole for Minnesota lawmaker shootings

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Vance Boelter two life sentences plus 40 years in the killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman and the attacks on John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and their daughter Hope. Prior to the sentencing, loved ones told of the lasting pain Boelter had caused.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Cait Kelley

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Man charged in St. Paul leasing office triple killing makes first court appearance

Man charged in St. Paul leasing office triple killing makes first court appearance

A St. Paul man charged with killing three apartment leasing office employees over a parking contract dispute made his first court appearance as residents remembered the victims as longtime friends and trusted members of the community.
by Ahmed Hassan and Cait Kelley

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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far. Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests over the U.S. war against Iran at a Senate hearing Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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