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Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

Cannabis growing facility is now under construction on Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe tribal lands

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has entered Minnesota’s cannabis growing industry. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the corporate entity owned by the band, will operate the growing facility that’s estimated to open in the fall of 2024.
by Melissa Olson

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Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply

Grain elevator fire strains Hawley water supply

Schools are closed Monday and residents are asked to limit water use in the northwestern Minnesota town of Hawley, after a massive fire overnight.
by Dan Gunderson

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Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader

Lack of snow could spur growth of Minnesota lake invader

Curly-leaf pondweed is known to be present in more than 750 Minnesota water bodies. It grows in the early spring and can create dense mats on the surface that interfere with recreation. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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U of M presidential finalist Rebecca Cunningham visits Twin Cities campus

U of M presidential finalist Rebecca Cunningham visits Twin Cities campus

The final candidate, Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, visited the Twin Cities campus on Wednesday. She participated in a media interview, a public forum and an open house after.
by Peter Cox

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Supreme Court upholds conviction of Buffalo clinic shooter

Supreme Court upholds conviction of Buffalo clinic shooter

Gregory Ulrich, 70, was convicted of shooting five people and detonating explosive devices at the Allina Health clinic in February 2021. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. Navy names ship in honor of Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, White Earth Nation citizen

U.S. Navy names ship in honor of Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, White Earth Nation citizen

The U.S. Navy is honoring the life and service of a White Earth Nation citizen, dedicating a ship in his name. Chief Master James D. Fairbanks (1952-2011) joins a small group of prominent Native American leaders for whom T-ATS Naval ships are named.
by Melissa Olson

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