Michael OlsonNew political boundaries drawn for Minnesota; Michele Bachmann catches break in Minnesota congressional map; Subtle changes in the 1st and 2nd Districts; New boundaries create open seats in Central Minnesota; Range retains similar legislative delegation;
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Archives for February 2012
UND Fighting Sioux nickname battle refuses to die; UMD fans again warned over ‘offensive’ chants; Bachmann to run, regardless of map; Will new redistricting map bring Minnesota more competitive US House Races?; Fatal crashes near Alexandria; Ron Paul: Don’t tell farmers what to raise, sell; Priest’s suicide saddens Fargo diocese
Mark SteilA disputed plan to quarry granite along the Minnesota River in the western part of the state has moved a step forward. But it may also face a significant new hurdle. The Big Stone County Planning Commission recommends the county require Strata Corporation to address environmental issues. Opponents say the quarry would cause irreversible damage to a scenic leg of the Upper Minnesota River.
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