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Batteries need manganese but talk of mining the mineral roils northern Minnesota’s lake country

Batteries need manganese but talk of mining the mineral roils northern Minnesota’s lake country

There’s a renewed effort in northern Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes area to develop an underground mine for manganese, which is coveted to make batteries. Many local residents are uneasy.
by Dan Kraker

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Beltrami County Board approves cuts to libraries and other community services

Beltrami County Board approves cuts to libraries and other community services

The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners finalized next year's county budget earlier this week. As a result, funding for the county museum, public transit and both Blackduck and Bemidji libraries will be cut by about forty percent.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before

State finance officials say lawmakers will have about $2.5 billion at their disposal next year but also have to guard against a $3 billion shortfall years into the future.
by Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox

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Fargo chef on her perfect bagel, meshing Nordic-Jewish fare and her new cookbook

Fargo chef on her perfect bagel, meshing Nordic-Jewish fare and her new cookbook

When Andrea Baumgardner opened BernBaum’s in downtown Fargo in 2016, she was inspired by classic lunch counter delis, like B&H Dairy in New York City. A new cookbook memorializes her recipes.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
by Melissa Olson

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How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?

How many Somalis in Minnesota could be impacted by federal intervention?

Reports that the Trump administration plans to primarily target Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the Twin Cities follow a call from the president to end Temporary Protected Status for some Somali Americans. How many people could be impacted by these measures?
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Minnesota budget forecast will set the stage for 2026 legislative session

Economists and leaders from the Department of Minnesota Management and Budget will offer a glimpse into how much money the state is collecting in taxes and fees — and how much it is spending on schools, public safety, health programs and other government services.
by Dana Ferguson

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