Tubby time's up; Supervlu cuts; copper-nickel or sulfide mining?
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Today on the MPR News Update we have reports on Gopher's basketball coach Tubby Smith getting fired, big staffing cuts at Eden Prairie based Supervalu, the questionable gamble over how to fund the new Vikings stadium, and a look at new mining opportunities on the Iron Range that are so controversial that people can't even agree on what to call it.
Tubby Smith fired: U of M men's basketball coach out after disappointing season Big 1st half propels Florida over Minnesota 78-64 Gambling revenue from e-pulltabs falls victim to old-school habits Supervalu eliminating about 600 Minnesota jobs Supreme Court sidewalk campers hope for seats at same-sex marriage arguments Xcel Energy spent $146.5M to repair plant Gophers hiring after firing Tubby Smith Lawmakers have much left to do in session 2013 Life in a homeless shelter through the eyes of an 8-year old USDA official calls for healthy eating focus ND governor signs abortion restriction bills Hormel CEO donates to military families 2,000 ND Guards ready for flood fight Sequester cuts Ellsworth air show this year Business owners fired up over Dayton's tobacco tax No pups born to Isle Royale wolves St. Cloud airport tower closing April 21 DFL House leaders push for all-day kindergartenSupport Local News
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