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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Should the state limit frac sand mining to protect trout streams?

Legislation that would prohibit frac sand mining within a mile of a trout stream or spring in southeastern Minnesota would prevent at least 10 proposed frac sand mines in the region from being developed, according to a new analysis. MPR News: Minnesota Sands spokesman Mitch Bublitz said frac sand mining opponents were using trout as…
by Michael Olson

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Many proposed frac sand mines would fail 'trout stream' test

Many proposed frac sand mines would fail 'trout stream' test

Legislation that would prohibit frac sand mining within a mile of a trout stream or spring in southeastern Minnesota would prevent at least 10 proposed frac sand mines in the region from being developed, show an MPR News analysis.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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When is it ok for a lawmaker to vote against the will of a majority of his or her constituents?

Last year, in Aitkin in north-central Minnesota, a solid majority of people voted for a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman, effectively banning same-sex marriages. Even so, the first-term representative from the area says he will vote for the bill to legalize same-sex marriage. His constituents are not happy.…
by Michael Olson

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Some lakes may still be frozen for Fishing Opener

Some lakes may still be frozen for Fishing Opener

The 66th annual Governor's Fishing Opener set for this weekend in Park Rapids may be one for the record books. Many lakes in the area still have lots of ice, enough so that even a couple of days of warm temperatures are unlikely to make it disappear in time for Saturday's walleye opener.

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Hennepin County honored for ditching legalese

Hennepin County has won an award for stripping its website of legal jargon and government speak. The Center for Plain Language honored the county with two 2013 ClearMark awards last month in Washington D.C. HennCo has come a long way. Here’s how it used to advise visitors of the rules at the Minnetonka Home School:…
by Curtis Gilbert

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