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Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota announced Wednesday that they plan to conduct a series of studies over the next year on potential ways to improve environmental safeguards and make the mine more cost- and energy-efficient, which could lead to significant changes to the design. The plan is for a $1 billion open-pit mine near Babbitt and processing plant near Hoyt Lakes that would be Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine and produce minerals necessary for the clean energy...
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
Tim Walz’s China ties fuel GOP attacks he’ll go soft on foreign adversary
Republicans are doubling down on accusations that Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) long history with China presents political liabilities for the Democratic vice presidential candidate to take on the foreign adversary should he be elevated to the White House. As a 1989 college graduate and Army National Guard member, Walz embarked to China through a Harvard […]
Legion boys get beat by two best teams at state
The TCU Legion Boys Baseball Team, ages 19 and under, fell Tuesday, July 30, at the 2024 Minnesota American Legion Division 1A State Baseball Tournament in Burnsville after a breeze of a game the day before. Holy Family Fire would go on to win the state tournament against Red Wing in the championship game Sunday, Aug. 4, shutting out Red Wing 8-0. TCU Legion played and lost in both games against the number one and two placed teams at the tournament, the silver lining to the end of a good run this year.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's path to Congress after winning her primary and breaking losing streak for 'Squad'
After two members of the Democrats' "squad" suffered primary defeats, Minnesota's Ilhan Omar has managed to break the streak for the progressive group of lawmakers, fending off several challengers in her own primary on Tuesday. Now, as she moves to the general elections in November, the Representative is likely to face little opposition.
Organs in Revue celebrating 40 years
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Organs in Revue a concert is being held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hibbing. The public is welcome. There is no admission fee. Donations are accepted to the Claribel Hamilton Organ Scholarship Fund. During the celebration event four organists, who’ve performed most often over the past 40 years: Vicki Gornick, Dr. Tom Hamilton, Karen Sande and Rachel Kresha, will be presenting 15 to 20 minute programs. A reception will follow in the church...
Man killed in shooting in south Minneapolis
No arrests were announced in the fatal shooting, which occurred Thursday afternoon in the Phillips neighborhood. Minnesota school nurses are still under pressure post-pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic emergency is over, but school nurses across Minnesota say they are still in triage mode. Student visits to their offices are still up,...
The LaRoque legacy: three generations of social studies excellence at Grand Rapids High School
Lynnette LaRoque grew up in Grand Rapids with a passion for school and teaching as she had many great experiences in her time going through elementary and high school. Lynnette subbed in schools and that is where she met her now husband. In 1989, she took an elementary job in Breckenridge, MN, and ended up teaching there for a year. She moved back to Grand Rapids when Bruce LaRoque proposed to her. Bruce Laroque also has a passion for teaching as he began teaching at...
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