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Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Talon Metals is expected to soon submit plans to build an underground nickel mine outside the town of Tamarack, Minn., with the goal of supplying metals to build electric vehicle batteries. But skepticism over whether the company can mine safely persists. 
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Lorie Gildea is one of the longest-serving chief justices in Minnesota Supreme Court history. She did not deny the possibility of serving as the University of Minnesota’s next president.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Consent decree negotiations on MPD: 9 questions, answered

Minneapolis and federal authorities say they’ll negotiate a consent decree around the findings from the Justice Department’s report on the Minneapolis Police Department. Here’s a look at what these agreements entail and how it might work for MPD.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota chief justice says departure opens new chapter for her, court

Minnesota chief justice says departure opens new chapter for her, court

Chief Justice Lorie Gildea spoke about her plans to leave the Minnesota Supreme Court in October as a renewal for both her and the court. But she says it’s not retirement.
by Brian Bakst

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Chief Justice Gildea to leave Minnesota high court in October

Chief Justice Gildea to leave Minnesota high court in October

There will be turnover at the top of Minnesota’s Supreme Court as Chief Justice Lorie Gildea steps down in October. It will mean all but one of the court’s justices were picked by DFL governors.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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