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Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota

Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota

An uncommon owl “irruption” has brought large numbers of owls to northeast Minnesota, and also brought a ton of tourists and birders flocking to see them. Several owls have been killed and injured by vehicles.
by Dan Kraker

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Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management said it will start accepting applications for business licenses in two weeks. It’s the next step in the state’s rocky launch of a legal cannabis market.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Here’s how Trump’s tariff plan could impact Minnesota

Here’s how Trump’s tariff plan could impact Minnesota

Canada is Minnesota’s top trading partner. According to the state’s trading office, in 2023 Canada’s total trade with Minnesota was $21.2 billion.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Duluth’s one-man newsroom embraces ‘bare-knuckles’ journalism

Duluth’s one-man newsroom embraces ‘bare-knuckles’ journalism

John Ramos started the Duluth Monitor in 2019 with an aggressive approach to reporting local news. His reporting has upset some local officials but he says readers appreciate his muckraking style.
by Dan Gunderson

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Photos: Duluth hosts USA Curling Nationals

Photos: Duluth hosts USA Curling Nationals

The USA Curling National Championships wrapped up Sunday in Duluth — with Minnesota well-represented on teams in both the women’s and men’s finals. Photojournalist Erica Dischino documented a day in the weeklong tournament.
by MPR News Staff and Erica Dischino

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