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Duluth volunteers prepare to serve, deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals in 35th annual event
Organizers of the College of St. Scholastica’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet expect to serve more than 3,000 people and deliver 1,000 meals to homebound Duluthians.
Minnesota DNR delays decision on key proposed copper-nickel mine permit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has delayed a decision until late next year on a key permit for the proposed NewRange Copper Nickel project in northeastern Minnesota, the mine formerly known as PolyMet. The company called the agency’s decision “unfortunate.”
Old National to buy Bremer Financial for $1.4B
Old National and Bremer Financial announced Monday morning a merger agreement that will make Old National the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities and expand its banking footprint throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents: Minnesota sisters-in-law complete ‘Great World Race’
Ellen Hunter Gans and Sarah Hunter spoke with MPR News host Nina Moini to share the experience of this incredible physical — and mental — challenge.
Listen: Minnesota Farm Bureau outlines legislative priorities
During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Federation’s annual meeting, stopping the spread of and preventing illnesses that affect cattle and livestock, such as avian influenza and H5N1, arose as a key issue.
Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch
A Ramsey County judge blocked a regulatory agency from holding a license pre-approval lottery after applicants who were denied entry sued the Office of Cannabis Management over the process.
Minneapolis council member who beat rare cancer fights to protect others from harmful pollutants
LaTrisha Vetaw survived a rare form of cancer that doctors told her was likely caused by her exposure to toxins in the air and land where she grew up in Chicago. That was on her mind when the Minneapolis City Council voted recently in favor of closing a solid waste incinerator.