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Archives for February 2012

PolyMet plans to turn farmland into wetlands

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 29, 2012, 5:24 PM Feb 29, 2012
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PolyMet Mining Corp. needs to create one acre of wetlands for every wetland the company’s activities destroys or impairs. Environmentalists caution that not all wetlands are created equal.

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Sand mining moratoriums expand, winter wallop, rosy budget forecast

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 29, 2012, 8:00 AM Feb 29, 2012

Fillmore, Houston counties OK yearlong sand mining moratoriums; Northland watches a winter wallop; No travel advised north of St. Cloud; Forum editorial: This storm is not off the charts; Rosy budget forecast doesn’t solve everything; Job challenge: Grow more entrepreneurs; Minnesota, Wisconsin close to restoring tax reciprocity deal

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Restricting abortions, ending hockey fights, preparing for ice-out

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 28, 2012, 7:45 AM Feb 28, 2012

GOP US House members in Super Tuesday states withholding endorsements; Unions unhappy with proposed changes to City of Duluth hiring process; Moorhead schools to get assistant principals; Junior hockey on cusp of a revolution: trying to stop fighting

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Bemidji angler’s catch: a rod, walleye and eelpout

trobertson February 24, 2012, 1:02 PM Feb 24, 2012
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A Bemidji man pulled up the catch of a lifetime on Wednesday while ice fishing on Lake Bemidji. After setting the hook on a bite, veteran angler Burnie Trepanier pulled from the ice hole a 28-inch walleye, an eelpout, and a winter fishing rod and reel, all at once.

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When a tent becomes a castle, eagles vs turbines, problems with marriage

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 24, 2012, 7:25 AM Feb 24, 2012

Senate passes bill that expands use of deadly force; Controversial Goodhue wind farm environmental impact plan rejected; Charter school segregation target of new U of M report

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Suzlon plant shutdown continues

Mark SteilMark Steil February 23, 2012, 4:17 PM Feb 23, 2012

The India-based Suzon company may not reopen its Pipestone plant soon. The company once had more than 500 employees in the southwest Minnesota community making blades for wind turbines.

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Minnesota Sounds & Voices

Immigrants and wealth disparity stoke Minnesota protests

Dan Olson February 23, 2012, 2:00 PM Feb 23, 2012

The old days in Minnesota were good for the milling, timber and railroad barons who basked in wealth and maintained a firm grip on the levers of political power.

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Minnesota students compete in robotics competition

Dan Gunderson February 23, 2012, 11:02 AM Feb 23, 2012

Minnesota students are participating this year for the first time in what organizers call the largest robotics competition in the world.

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Voter ID advances while alternative considered, state budget a drag on Moorhead

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 23, 2012, 7:30 AM Feb 23, 2012

Minn. Senate committee passes photo ID for voting; Secretary of State Mark Ritchie offers Voter ID alternative: electronic poll books; Wisconsin man refuses to vote after finding veteran’s ID no good at polls; Editorial: A voting solution in search of a problem

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Minnesota Power offers bigger solar rebates

Dan KrakerDan Kraker February 22, 2012, 3:08 PM Feb 22, 2012

A new rebate offered by Minnesota Power, combined with federal incentives, drops the price of Minnesota-made residential solar electric systems to under $10,000.

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