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Citing 'crisis,' Stauber approves of border wall spending

Citing 'crisis,' Stauber approves of border wall spending

Congressman Pete Stauber might have appeared caught in the middle of national reporting last week that the White House was canceling $3.6 billion in military projects in favor of spending on the border wall with Mexico.

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Washington Post reporter called NW Minn. county the worst — then it saved him

Washington Post reporter called NW Minn. county the worst — then it saved him

Some Minnesotans — including MPR’s Bemidji correspondent — viewed Christopher Ingraham’s 2016 move to Red Lake County as a stunt. But in his new book about the experience, Ingraham reveals how northwestern Minnesota helped restore him and his family. So, yeah, he might be one of us.
by John Enger

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DNR: New hunting rules aimed at stopping spread of CWD

DNR: New hunting rules aimed at stopping spread of CWD

The new rules are designed to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease in wild deer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more hunters in more areas will have to provide a sample of their kill to check for CWD.
by Tim Nelson

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Officials urge caution following bear sightings near St. Paul

Officials urge caution following bear sightings near St. Paul

Reports suggest the animal has been spotted in North Oaks, White Bear Township and Polar Lakes Park, near the Tamarack Nature Center. It was spotted shortly after 6:30 Monday morning.
by Tim Nelson

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St. Paul’s streets will be cleaner with new greener city fleet

St. Paul’s streets will be cleaner with new greener city fleet

The city is rolling out 10 new vehicles, including a street sweeper and front-end loader, which will be the environmental equivalent of taking 20,000 cars off the road. Some of the replaced equipment is more than two decades old.
by Tiffany Bui

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Duluth synagogue destroyed in fire; investigation underway

Duluth synagogue destroyed in fire; investigation underway

An early Monday morning fire destroyed a 120-year old synagogue belonging to the Adas Israel Congregation. One firefighter was injured. Authorities have yet to publicly pinpoint a cause, but say they have some idea of where the fire started.
by Dan Kraker

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