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Vasaloppet ski race celebrates its 50th year in Mora

Vasaloppet ski race celebrates its 50th year in Mora

The Vasaloppet USA cross country ski race in Mora, Minn., celebrates its 50th anniversary this coming weekend, despite the ongoing COVID pandemic and a trend of low-snow winters that a few years ago almost ended the longstanding tradition.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth lifts request for natural gas customers to dial back thermostats

Duluth lifts request for natural gas customers to dial back thermostats

The city of Duluth has lifted its request for natural gas customers in the eastern half of the city to keep their thermostats turned down, after the city's largest gas main was damaged.
by MPR News Staff

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What a '70s farmers uprising can teach U.S. as it prepares to spend billions on clean energy

What a '70s farmers uprising can teach U.S. as it prepares to spend billions on clean energy

A tense, years-long standoff between farmers and crews trying to build a power transmission line through west-central Minnesota offers lessons for energy companies today, as the United States prepares to spend billions on clean energy infrastructure.
by Paul Huttner

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History exhibit features the untold stories of Rochester's Black elders

History exhibit features the untold stories of Rochester's Black elders

An exhibit at the History Center of Olmsted County shines a light on the development of the Black community in Rochester in the 1960s and 1970s. Pastor Andre Crockett told host Cathy Wurzer about the powerful stories Rochester’s Black elders shared with him for “Community Connections: African Americans in Rochester.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Amid overruns and delays, deal sealed to finish Southwest light rail

Amid overruns and delays, deal sealed to finish Southwest light rail

The Metropolitan Council has approved a $210 million settlement to finalize costs and a schedule for the long-running Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Passengers are now expected to begin riding the line starting in 2027.
by Tim Nelson

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Biden administration cancels Twin Metals' leases to mine near BWCA

Biden administration cancels Twin Metals' leases to mine near BWCA

The action deals a potentially fatal blow to the company’s bid to build an underground mine on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. 
by Dan Kraker

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County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict.
by Matt Sepic

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