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Greater Minnesota

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

State considers tougher copper-nickel mining rules

A Senate committee takes up a bill today that would tighten the rules for copper-nickel mining, just as a half-dozen companies are in the midst of making plans to open such mines in northeastern Minnesota.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Albert Lea food maker recalls crab spread, citing salmonella

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc., of Albert Lea, announced the voluntary recall on Tuesday, after a supplier told the company that the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a statement released Tuesday.
by Madeleine Baran

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Judge considers verdict in fatal crowd shooting

A St. Louis County judge is considering whether to overturn homicide charges against a man convicted of shooting into a crowd, killing one person and injuring another.

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Mayor: Man who stopped Chisholm shootings is hero

The man who stopped a bar shooting incident by smashing the suspected gunman over the head with a chair is being hailed as a hero by the mayor of the northeastern Minnesota town of Chisholm.

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Tighter budgets make police training an issue

Shrinking budgets and less financial help from the state means police departments are cutting back on training, leading to more cooperation among departments but more worry about how well police departments are keeping up with change.

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