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Federal plan to study environmental impacts of mining near BWCA draws praise, scorn

Oct 21, 2021 07:28AM ● By Editor

The government will use that study on the potential impacts of mining to decide whether to ban any new activity within the watershed of the Boundary Waters for 20 years. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 21, 2021

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Nearly 200 state health care workers withdraw COVID-19 vaccine mandate lawsuits

Oct 21, 2021 07:22AM ● By Editor

A federal judge had already dismissed a request to block the mandate but didn't dismiss the case outright. From KARE 11 News - October 20, 2021

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Data: Unvaccinated Minnesotans age 65 and older were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19

Oct 21, 2021 07:18AM ● By Editor

New data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that Minnesotans over the age of 65 who were not fully vaccinated were nearly 21 times more likely to die compared to fully vaccinated populations. From Fox 9 News - October 20, 2021

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Oct 20, 2021 02:30PM ● By Editor

You can access a copy of this week's Cook County Sheriff's Report in the attached PDF. From Cook County Law Enforcement - October 20, 2021

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COVID-19 in MN: Worst of summer-fall surge may be over

Oct 20, 2021 02:09PM ● By Editor

The rate of COVID tests coming back positive dipped to 6.3 percent, according to MPR News calculations — higher than the 5 percent officials find concerning but down to its lowest point since Oct. 1. From Minnesota Public Radio News - October 20, 2021

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Feds propose 20-year mining moratorium in the watershed of the Boundary Waters

Oct 20, 2021 11:30AM ● By Editor

The Biden administration announced it will restart a process that could lead to a 20-year ban on new mining activity for over 225,000 acres of federal land near the BWCAW — potentially dealing a major blow to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. By Dan Kraker of Minnesota Public Radio News - October 20, 2021

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'This is a legacy': Thunder Bay's famous Hoito Restaurant to reopen next year

Oct 20, 2021 09:17AM ● By Editor

Thunder Bay's famous Hoito Restaurant is getting a new lease on life. Whatever happens with the menu, Pinta assures the Hoito's famous Finnish pancakes are safe. From CBC News · Thunder Bay - October 19, 2021

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Video: Itasca County looking for driver who hit sled dog team

Oct 20, 2021 07:04AM ● By Editor

Authorities say the vehicle struck several sled dogs that were training on the trail. The sled dog team belongs to John and Robin Fisher, longtime mushers and vets with the Beargrease. From WDIO-TV - October 19, 2021

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Legacy of F&D Meats continues under new ownership

Oct 20, 2021 06:53AM ● By Editor

The previous owners of the Virgina MN business left in December of 2020. F&D Meats also partners with other local businesses from Greater Minnesota. Products such as maple syrup from Lutsen and coffee from Ely. By Brett Scott of Fox 21 News - October 19, 2021

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Would you move to Bemidji for $2,500?

Oct 20, 2021 06:40AM ● By Editor

Since the incentive launched in February, 18 families have moved to Bemidji not only from the Twin Cities but from all over the country. By Sharon Yoo of KARE 11 News - October 19, 2021

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