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Photos: At PolyMet, ramping up to mine copper

Photos: At PolyMet, ramping up to mine copper

PolyMet Mining hopes to unlock copper in the rock of northeastern Minnesota. Their plans bring hope for economic development and fear of environmental damage to the region that used to be the hub of the iron ore industry in the state.

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Photos: Scenes from the New York City train crash recovery

Photos: Scenes from the New York City train crash recovery

Federal authorities on Monday were beginning an exhaustive investigation into what caused a New York City commuter train rounding a riverside curve to derail, killing four people and injuring more than 60 others.

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Adrian Peterson hits the 10,000 yard mark

Adrian Peterson hits the 10,000 yard mark

Peterson passed the mark for Minnesota in the fourth quarter Sunday against Chicago in his 101st career game. Eric Dickerson got there in 91 games, and Jim Brown reached the milestone in 98 games.

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Photos: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Photos: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The big balloons soared along with the crowd's spirits Thursday as the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade made its way through the streets of New York City.

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Open Arms provides Thanksgiving meals at home

Open Arms provides Thanksgiving meals at home

Hunger relief groups have been working for weeks to make sure all Minnesotans have a meal on Thanksgiving. Altogether, they'll provide thousands of meals - some at homeless shelters or other charitable organizations, some delivered right to family homes.
by Julie Siple

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Legacy of lutefisk

Legacy of lutefisk

For many, it's the season of fish. For others, it's the lutefisk, to be exact. Lots and lots of lutefisk.
by Nikki Tundel

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Photos: Nation remembers JFK on 50th anniversary of death

Photos: Nation remembers JFK on 50th anniversary of death

Fifty years after John F. Kennedy fell victim to an assassin's bullet while visiting Texas with his wife, people at home and abroad paused Friday to remember the 35th president of the United States.

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Photos: Astronaut Karen Nyberg's view from space

Photos: Astronaut Karen Nyberg's view from space

Minnesota astronaut Karen Nyberg returned to Earth after 166 days on the International Space Station. Following her launch into space on May 28, the Vining native said she adapted very quickly. The adjustment upon her return was a different matter.

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