Greater Minnesota

PolyMet gets Minnesota's OK to proceed on massive copper mine
The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday it gave its final blessing to the complex environmental analysis of the PolyMet mine, paving the way for the company to begin applying for permits.
Minnesota Department of Human Rights officials will talk to parents tonight about finding that a Hibbing High administrator inappropriately asked female students about sexual abuse, birth control, sexuality and personal relationships.
Rochester cop on leave over alleged Facebook posts
The Rochester Police Department has put an officer on leave while it investigates allegations he posted an image on his Facebook page of a car running over protesters and another that talked about shooting Muslims in the face.