The Suzlon plant opened in late 2006 to make blades for wind turbines, and at its peak employed about 500 people. The plant, which closed at the end of last year, faces big fines for pollution.
A judge ruled Wednesday that AT&T can build a cell phone tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The approved tower, at 199-feet, is less than the 450-foot tower the company was initially seeking.
Congress voted to raise the debt ceiling Monday night. Minnesota's delegation was split with four voting to support the measure and four against. The split wasn't among party lines.
Rep. Chip Cravaack's vote on the debt ceiling will be watched closely by two groups that helped him get into office; GOP leaders and Tea Party supporters.