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For 94-year-old evacuee, northern Minnesota wildfires are interrupting a long family tradition

For 94-year-old evacuee, northern Minnesota wildfires are interrupting a long family tradition

The wildfires burning in northeast Minnesota have forced the evacuation of dozens of homes, cabins and resorts around Ely. For 94-year-old Donna Arbaugh, that’s interrupted a 71-year connection to her cabin.
by Dan Kraker

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After three summers closed and chronic flooding, Highway 93 reopens

After three summers closed and chronic flooding, Highway 93 reopens

Highway 93 in Henderson reopened to the public Tuesday after three summers under construction. The project addresses chronic flooding that would force the highway to close down for days at a time and cut off access points for first responders and drivers.
by Hannah Yang

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Molter museum moves to protect archives from fire damage

Molter museum moves to protect archives from fire damage

A museum celebrating the life of Dorothy Molter, also known as the Root Beer Lady, is within a few miles of wildfires in northeast Minnesota.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Talon Metals tweaks its Tamarack nickel mine plan. Will it be enough to win state approval?

Talon Metals tweaks its Tamarack nickel mine plan. Will it be enough to win state approval?

Talon Metals’ proposed mine reaches a milestone today, when the public for the first time has a chance to comment on the project. Despite changes the mine still faces opposition from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and others.
by Dan Kraker

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Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

Rain made Floyd Lake tornado invisible, more dangerous, meteorologist says

These types of tornadoes “can appear to probably come out of nowhere,” Tommy Grafenauer, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks, N.D., told MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Brainerd man cited for shooting at bear that ‘looked at him’

Minnesota law allows people to kill nuisance bears only in limited circumstances, such as when they’re causing significant property damage or posing an immediate danger to people or animals.
by Kirsti Marohn

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With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in

With construction season underway, are Minnesota’s roads getting better? Drivers weigh in

It's that time of year when Minnesota drivers must navigate around orange construction barrels, lane closures and detours. But a new report suggests all this roadwork is paying off and the percentage or roads rated in poor condition is falling.
by Hannah Yang

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