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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.
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.
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.
El programa de visas de trabajo H-2A podría mantenerse en pie bajo el gobierno de Trump
En el marco de una exhaustiva revisión de políticas migratorias por parte del gobierno, uno de los programas que otorga permisos de trabajo temporales a trabajadores agrícolas migrantes sigue sin verse afectado.
Minneapolis announces applicants in Peoples’ Way redevelopment plans
The city bought the 13,980 square-foot property in June 2023 and is now looking for a nonprofit group to redevelop the site for community use. Applicants must have the capacity to develop improvements to the property that could range from renovation to construction of a new multi-story building.
CWD detected in two new areas of the state
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the discovery of chronic wasting disease in two new areas of the state. The deer infected with the always-fatal disease were identified during testing of samples gathered during the recent firearms season.