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Debate heats up over St. Croix River bridge
Progress on building a $668 million bridge across the St. Croix River to replace the aging Stillwater lift bridge stalled in October when the National Park Service said the bridge should not be allowed.
A bloc of Latin American countries issued a stern warning to rich nations Friday that unless they commit to new emissions cuts, the U.N. climate talks in Cancun will fail.
Dispatch from southeast Minnesota
Elizabeth Baier, who covers Southeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, reviews stories on her beat during Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer.