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East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

Residents of a south Minneapolis neighborhood are demanding environmental regulators close an iron foundry after the EPA found that it was emitting excessive amounts of pollution.
by Matt Sepic

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Two justices mark historic firsts with their installations to Minnesota's Supreme Court

Two justices mark historic firsts with their installations to Minnesota's Supreme Court

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Associate Justice Karl Procaccini were officially sworn in to their posts on Monday, each making their own bit of history. Both assumed their place on the court in October, but a ceremony marked their public installations.
by Dana Ferguson

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Chilly with flurries, then warmer and sunnier

A bit of snow on this chilly Monday with a warmer, sunnier week ahead. There’s lots of cheer to be had Monday in the area, plus Jazz Night and Open Mic Night.
by Amy Felegy

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St. Cloud State president Robbyn Wacker to leave university

St. Cloud State president Robbyn Wacker to leave university

Wacker announced that she’ll leave her position at the end of this academic year when her contract expires.  The school has seen declining enrollment and budget cuts in recent years.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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A pesar de su legalización, el cannabis puede tener un impacto legal en los inmigrantes que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses

A pesar de su legalización, el cannabis puede tener un impacto legal en los inmigrantes que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses

El 1 de agosto, Minnesota se convirtió en el estado número 23 del país en legalizar el cannabis para uso recreativo. Pero ésta sigue siendo una droga de lista 1 según ley federal, lo que podría tener consecuencias para quienes no son ciudadanos estadounidenses.
by Sarah Thamer

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Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Facing budget crisis, Rochester proposes closing some schools, moving others

Rochester Public Schools is announcing major changes to manage the district’s bloated budget, including closing some schools and eliminating transportation for districtwide schools. The changes will allow earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for middle and high school students.
by Catharine Richert

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Photos: Hmong New Year celebration in St. Paul draws thousands

Photos: Hmong New Year celebration in St. Paul draws thousands

Tens of thousands are expected at the festivities at the St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend. Also, Gov. Walz issued a proclamation for Hmong New Year.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research published in the past month by scientists with the Voyageurs Wolf Project reveals further insights into how and where wolves in far northern Minnesota hunt for their prey, and how in some cases that hunting can have a profound impact on the region’s forests. 
by Dan Kraker

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