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1 million gallons of ash wastewater spilled from northern Minnesota coal plant

1 million gallons of ash wastewater spilled from northern Minnesota coal plant

Duluth-based Minnesota Power says it is working closely with state and federal agencies after an estimated 1 million gallons of coal ash wastewater leaked from a pipeline at Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset into a nearby lake.
by Dan Kraker

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‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the city named a section of Plymouth Avenue North after Harry “Spike” Moss, whose activism has deep roots along the historic street.
by Regina Medina

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Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

The Duluth City Council is weighing a controversial ordinance making camping on city land a misdemeanor crime. Critics say it criminalizes homelessness. Duluth officials say the change would help get people services.
by Dan Kraker

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New U of M president lays out priorities for teaching hospital and enrollment numbers

New U of M president lays out priorities for teaching hospital and enrollment numbers

The University of Minnesota’s new president Dr. Rebecca Cunningham gave a glimpse into her top priorities as she takes the helm. Among them: the university’s teaching hospital, campus protests against the war in Gaza and enrollment declines.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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States challenge EPA rule to protect tribal treaty rights

States challenge EPA rule to protect tribal treaty rights

A recently finalized federal rule would require states to consider tribal treaty rights when setting state water quality standards. A dozen states are suing to overturn the rule, claiming Environmental Protection Agency over reach.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota DNR investigating employee comments about attempted assassination of Trump

Minnesota DNR investigating employee comments about attempted assassination of Trump

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it’s investigating a personal social media post made by one of its employees, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
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