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Newly sworn-in Minneapolis council chooses Lisa Bender for president

Newly sworn-in Minneapolis council chooses Lisa Bender for president

The council voted unanimously to make the 10th Ward council member the next president. Bender promised to work on affordable housing and a number of issues that newer council members ran on last year.
by Brandt Williams

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PolyMet is nearly clear to build controversial Iron Range mine

PolyMet is nearly clear to build controversial Iron Range mine

The DNR has released a draft mining permit for PolyMet to build the state's first copper-nickel mine. But the company still faces hurdles, including more anticipated lawsuits, and raising an estimated $650 million to build the mine.
by Dan Kraker

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The state of the climate in 2018, and its sticky mess

The state of the climate in 2018, and its sticky mess

Not only is climate change making for biblical floods and devastating wildfires, it's also wreaking havoc on a Minnesota maple-syrup maker.
by Paul Huttner

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Tribe allows Red Lake fishing to resume after 2 men were lost

Tribe allows Red Lake fishing to resume after 2 men were lost

No one has fished Lower Red Lake since two anglers were lost nearly two months ago. Fishing was suspended for cultural reasons, but this week the tribe has decided to re-open the lake.
by John Enger

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Did sheriff live in Ramsey Co.? Activists seek probe

Did sheriff live in Ramsey Co.? Activists seek probe

A citizens watchdog group is raising more questions about whether Jack Serier met residency requirements at the time he was appointed sheriff last year. The county chair says Serier "absolutely" met the requirements.
by Tim Nelson

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From St. Paul kid to St. Paul mayor: Carter takes over

From St. Paul kid to St. Paul mayor: Carter takes over

Melvin Carter laid out ambitious plans Tuesday, including a $50 savings account for every child born in St. Paul and a promise to match the $15 an hour minimum wage initiative taking effect in Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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Al Franken officially resigns Senate seat

Al Franken officially resigns Senate seat

A top Franken staffer said the senator submitted his resignation letter to Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday morning.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Attacks on scientists, a change of heart and a year of records

Attacks on scientists, a change of heart and a year of records

The final Climate Cast of 2017 goes over some of this year's biggest stories, including the attacks on climate scientists and record extreme weather events.
by Paul Huttner

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2017 may be worst in years for Minnesota fire deaths

Five deaths at three fires over the past few days could make this one of the worst fire death years in Minnesota since the turn of the millennium.
by Euan Kerr

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