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Canadian power storage won’t count in Minnesota

Canadian power storage won’t count in Minnesota

Duluth-based Minnesota Power has entered a contract with Manitoba Hydro to help decrease the power company's reliance on coal-based energy sources. The move that increases use of renewable energy won't help the company meet a state requirement to do just that.
by Michael Olson

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Bob Dylan’s roots revisited

Bob Dylan’s roots revisited

There is a reoccurring theme that comes up in discussions about Bob Dylan. It's an assumption that he doesn't really like his home state. The Duluth News Tribune has released an interview with Dylan that challenges that assumption.
by Michael Olson

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Legislature approves exemptions for Mesabi power plant project

Legislature approves exemptions for Mesabi power plant project

The Minnesota House and Senate passed a bill Sunday night to extend exemptions to Excelsior Energy for an Iron Range power plant project that's been in development for over a decade.
by Michael Olson

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Dakota Music Tour gets underway

Dakota Music Tour gets underway

The tour includes traditional American Indian music and Western classical music.
by Mark Steil

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Housing pinch hits Greater Minnesota

Housing pinch hits Greater Minnesota

The median statewide sale prices of all closed sales during the month of April was down 12 percent, according to the Minnesota Association of Realtors.
by Michael Olson

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Becker County weighs timber against conservation

Becker County weighs timber against conservation

Becker County is holding a public hearing tonight to help determine the direction of a new recreational plan that will inform land use decisions in northwestern Minnesota. The county like many communities in northern Minnesota is trying to figure out how to balance tourism and conservation with sustainable use of natural resources.
by Michael Olson

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NW Minnesota brothers honored for building companies

Glen and Dennis Brazier, two brothers from XXX were inducted today into the IDEA Hall of Fame, an organization to recognize entrepreneurs in northwest Minnesota. They learned their entrepreneurial skills growing up on a northwest Minnesota farm.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth schools to cut 38 teaching jobs

Duluth schools to cut 38 teaching jobs

The Duluth School Board approved the elimination of 12 teaching positions as a way to address a $5.7 million budget shortfall. Another 26 tenured position are expected to be cut soon.
by Michael Olson

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Proponents of gay marriage ban make last stand

Proponents of gay marriage ban make last stand

With five days left of the regular legislative session religious conservatives are renewing a call on lawmakers to propose an amendment to the state constitution that would ban gay marriage.
by Michael Olson

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Farmers need good weather

This latest crop progress report says 47 percent of the Minnesota corn crop is planted, up from 28 percent a week ago.
by Mark Steil

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