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Walz executive order moves to block copper mining near the Boundary Waters

Walz executive order moves to block copper mining near the Boundary Waters

Four months after Congress reversed a ban on mining over about 350 square miles in the watershed of the northeastern Minnesota wilderness, Gov. Tim Walz has issued a state executive order to block copper-nickel mining in the area.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota home inventory hit seven-year high in July

Minnesota home inventory hit seven-year high in July

According to new data from Minnesota Realtors, Minneapolis Area Realtors and the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors, the inventory of homes reached a seven-year high in July.
by Sarah Thamer

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Body found along shore of Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report about the body found along the shoreline just after 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
by MPR News Staff

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Liberian government official moonlights as Minnesota group home director

Companies linked to Sekou Dukuly received $36 million in taxpayer money over the past decade to care for disabled adults in Minnesota group homes — despite multiple residents dying and repeated findings of neglect. But the state kept sending payments to the group home companies even after he took a job more than 5,000 miles away.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu, Christopher Peak and Alyson Clary

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A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

A scaled-down plan to revive a historic lodge near the Boundary Waters faces renewed opposition 

The $40 million proposal to update and refurbish the Silver Rapids Lodge outside Ely promises to inject new life into the resort. But some neighbors believe it would transform the quiet character of the area.
by Dan Kraker

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Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County

Officials said the best way to keep bears away is to secure food, including bird feed and garbage.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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‘Until we have to move again:’ The journey from one St. Paul encampment to the next 

‘Until we have to move again:’ The journey from one St. Paul encampment to the next 

Marty Johnson and Chalsea Diver, like so many encampment residents, have needs that can't be immediately addressed by shelters — so despite the risks that accompany living outside, they saw no better option while awaiting a more permanent spot inside.
by Cari Spencer

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Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

Users banned, routes limited after Lime scooter takeovers in Minneapolis

After hundreds of people zipped through downtown Minneapolis after dark on Lime scooters over the weekend, Lime has banned users who went on the highway and restricted scooter use at night. A third downtown event appears to be planned for Friday evening.
by Cait Kelley

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