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Highway 61 full detour near Grand Marais ends

Aug 28, 2020 09:13AM ● By Editor

The Hwy 61 full detour near Grand Marais has ended. Work at the Fall River box culvert has been completed. The truck detour on County Highway 7 remains active. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - August 28, 2020

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Complaint alleges Stauber, Emmer used “undue political interference” in Twin Metals lease renewals

Aug 28, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

The coalition behind the complaint, led by Save the Boundary Waters and Friends of the Boundary Waters, says the the Forest Service did not uphold its legal obligation to analyze and justify its decisions approving (or consenting to) mineral leases and renewals of leases. From CBS 3 Duluth - August 27, 2020

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Video: Downtown Minneapolis businesses, residents consider moving out after unrest

Aug 28, 2020 05:18AM ● By Editor

Boards are on most of the windows and there’s an air of uncertainty about the future, as some business owners and residents are considering moving out. By Courtney Godfrey of Fox 9 News - August 27, 2020

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Minnesota to step up COVID-19 safety compliance checks at bars and restaurants

Aug 28, 2020 05:05AM ● By Editor

The enforcement effort beginning Aug. 28 comes after compliant businesses raised concerns about competitors who are not following the state's guidelines. By Jeremiah Jacobsen from KARE 11 News - August 27, 2020

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Video: Millions of dollars allocated in Minnesota to assist renters and homeowners from losing their homes

Aug 27, 2020 08:09AM ● By Editor

Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are being confronted with the reality of losing their homes, a rather debilitating side effect of a global pandemic. By Deevon Rahming of KARE 11 News - August 26, 2020

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Video: National Guard called in by Governor Walz to address unrest in downtown Minneapolis area

Aug 27, 2020 06:50AM ● By Editor

Frey also declared a state of emergency for the city of Minneapolis. The emergency will be in effect for up to 72 hours, subject to action by the Minneapolis City Council to either extend it or terminate it. By Charlie Wiese & Tommy Wiita of KSTP-TV News - August 26, 2020

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Minnesotans invited to provide input on potential transportation and climate actions

Aug 26, 2020 09:44AM ● By Editor

MnDOT is hosting a virtual listening session on Thursday, September 3 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. to discuss potential transportation-specific climate actions. From the Minnesota Department of Transportation - August 26, 2020

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Video: Walz announces plan for new COVID-19 saliva testing lab

Aug 26, 2020 06:16AM ● By Editor

The saliva test can be done without in-person interactions, which means there is no risk of transmission or need for personal protective equipment. By Estefan Saucedo of KARE 11 News - August 25, 2020

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Numerous departments battle downtown Hibbing fire

Aug 26, 2020 05:57AM ● By Editor

From WDIO-TV - August 25, 2020

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Silver Bay receives $4.6 million in funding from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.

Aug 25, 2020 12:37PM ● By Editor

The project consists of rehabilitation of the city's wastewater treatment facility and upgrades to reduce the discharge of mercury. From the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority - August 25, 2020

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