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Singing Protesters Speak Out Against Lifting Of Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters
The U.S. Senate recently voted to open up 225,000 acres of land to copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters.

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The U.S. Senate recently voted to open up 225,000 acres of land to copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters.

Wolves likely killed almost a quarter of the moose population over the last year, scientists estimated.
Excitement was everywhere Thursday with jerseys on every corner and businesses filling up as the Timberwolves took on the Denver Nuggets.
Keirans pleaded guilty in April 2025 to aggravated identity theft and making false statements.
Steve Nesseth, an EMT for North Memorial Health Ambulance in Faribault, started working in emergency services at just 22 years old.
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Planting is underway and spring conditions have been good across much of Minnesota.
The Minnesota superstar died at his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen 10 years ago on Tuesday.
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Sgt. Cory Hicks believes he is a walking miracle.
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Videos showed federal agents breaking down 56-year-old U.S. citizen ChongLy Scott Thao's door without a warrant in January.
Pedro-Francisco was arrested in early February, just days before her scheduled surgery to remove an ovarian cyst.
Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, two elementary schools — Woodland and East Lake — will now start at 7:45 a.m. instead of 9:30 a.m.
Regents voted unanimously with no public discussion to fire Rothman after a closed-door meeting.
Last year, dozens of agents supported 12 field offices to help work through a backlog of cases, led by the field office in Washington.
Country music star Brad Paisley will be bringing his talents to the Grandstand at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
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