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Thousands tell DNR their thoughts on proposed PolyMet mine

Thousands tell DNR their thoughts on proposed PolyMet mine

Interest comes largely over fears the project will create long-lasting pollution as water drains through acidic rock. PolyMet says it can mine the metals while protecting air and water.
by Bob Kelleher

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Regulators consider new rules for wind farms

Rules for locating wind farms in Minnesota could change, as state regulators consider complaints from neighbors.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Locals have 6 options for Red River flood diversion

The Army Corps of Engineers says Fargo-Moorhead officials can choose from six options for a flood diversion project. The decision they make will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and affect the community for decades.
by Dan Gunderson

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2010 Lake Mille Lacs walleye quota up slightly

A committee of state and tribal officials is recommending a safe harvest level for walleye at 544,000 pounds, up 3,000 pounds from 2009.

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Orders up for Duluth's Cirrus aircraft

Orders up for Duluth's Cirrus aircraft

The economic future looks bright for Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, which has hundreds of orders for a single-engine jet still in development.

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Ellison to meet with faith leaders in Minneapolis

The first Muslim elected to Congress is meeting Monday with leaders of faiths including Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other traditions.

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Pawlenty visits northern MN

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is on the road again - but this time it's travel within Minnesota.

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MPCA fines ethanol plant for wastewater violations

A southern Minnesota ethanol plant will pay a nearly $900,000 penalty for wastewater violations.
by Mark Steil

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Minn. officials: Risk of spring flooding high

Flood forecasters say the chances of major flooding again this year in the Fargo-Moorhead area are high.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota, Red Lake tribe sign new fishery pact

The two parties have signed a new five-year agreement to maintain the health of the fishery in Upper and Lower Red Lake.

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