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Court of Appeals continues suspension of PolyMet permits

Oct 25, 2019 04:37AM ● By Editor

The court said it will continue the stay until it makes a decision on the permits. It has 90 days from oral arguments to make such a decision. By Jimmy Lovrien from the Rochester Post-Bulletin - October 25, 2019

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Generational road trips along Highway 61

Oct 23, 2019 03:30PM ● By Editor

There’s something extraordinary about enjoying a cup of coffee as you watch dawn break over Lake Superior. The sounds of the lake and the emerging light bring forth the day. By Loren Else from the Rochester Post Bulletin - October 23, 2019

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Poor Weather Delays South Shore Drive Construction

Oct 22, 2019 12:50PM ● By Editor

The contractor encountered significantly more rain days than is reasonable to expect during a typical July through September. Contact: Highway Engineer Krysten Foster, 218-387-3014, or [email protected]

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Former Governor Carlson sounds off on PolyMet mining proposal

Oct 22, 2019 05:12AM ● By Editor

Carlson didn't hold back Monday in his criticism of the Toronto, Canada-based company or its proposal to establish an open-pit mine and processing facility near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt. By Matthew Guerry of the Grand Forks Herald - October 22, 2019

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Video: Lake Superior storm brings massive waves, flooding and power outages

Oct 22, 2019 04:48AM ● By Editor

Wind gusts of 60 miles an hour stirred up the lake and knocked out power to 9,000 homes and businesses. By Boyd Huppert of KARE 11 TV - October 22, 2019

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Oct 21, 2019 08:23AM ● By Editor

You can access a PDF of the Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report here. From Cook County MN Law Enforcement - October 21, 2019

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Gale Warnings issued for Lake Superior, Michigan and Huron; waves up to 26 feet forecast

Oct 21, 2019 06:00AM ● By Editor

Lake Superior is not messing around. Waves up to 26 feet high are forecast for our biggest of the Great Lakes during Monday and Tuesday’s storm. By Tanda Gmiter from mlive.com - Ocotober 21, 2019

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Video: Firefighters Come First at MN State Chief's Association Conference

Oct 20, 2019 06:53AM ● By Editor

Given the high death and suicide rates of fire fighters, some believe additional funding for these programs is necessary. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - October 20, 2019

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Minnesota Court of Appeals takes up treaty-rights netting case

Oct 20, 2019 06:05AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Northrup’s case Sept. 19 in Bemidji and is expected to issue a ruling within 90 days of that date. By Chelsey Perkins from the Rochester Post-Bulletin October 17, 2019

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Judges appear skeptical in Minntac permit case

Oct 19, 2019 06:45AM ● By Editor

The continued seepage of highly-contaminated water from the Minntac tailings basin into a tributary of the Pike River proved a main topic of oral arguments. By Marshall Helmberger of the Tower Timber Jay - October 18, 2019

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