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Legislative notebook: House, Senate look to the sun for power
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesotans could sell solar power to electric utilities under a bill the House passed 70-63 late Tuesday. They pay someone who has solar on their house just what the ...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 8:29 AM
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Mining, Polluted Water, Big Business
We all have heard of toxins in the water. The wheels go round and round.Unfortanately lots of big businsses contribute to these in a community from dumping into the lake, to burning plastic (hospital)...
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A Houghton Prediction
     This prediction from Brandon Veale, sports editor of the Houghton Mining Gazette, leading to Friday's Minnesota Duluth at Michigan Tech series: Before you declare this series...
Posted on 2/4/10 at 3:15 PM
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Mining deaths reach record low
Mining deaths fell to an all-time low in 2009, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Adminstration. Deaths at metal and nonmetal mine deaths register...
Posted on 1/5/10 at 3:59 AM
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Twin Metals finds larger than expected deposits near BWCA

Already expected to be the largest underground mine in Minnesota history and one of the largest untapped copper-nickel deposits in the world, Twin Metals officials today announced that the deposit of valuable minerals at their proposed mine near Ely and partially in Lake County is even bigger than previously stated.

By John Myers for the Lake County News-Chronicle , December 06, 2012

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Cliffs to lay off 125 in Silver Bay, Babbit

About 125 employees of Northshore Mining will be laid off Jan. 5 when the taconite operation idles two of its four pelletizing lines, according to an announcement issued Monday by the mine’s owner and operator, Cliffs Natural Resources.

By News-Chronicle , November 21, 2012

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Mining companies make bids for mining exploration in NE Minnesota

Three mining companies bid on 31 tracts across Northeastern Minnesota during the Department of Natural Resources mineral lease held Wednesday.

By John Myers , October 25, 2012

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Canoeing to the capitol

On Friday a contingent that calls itself the Precious Waters Flotilla and includes Lake County residents, will embark on a one-month journey, by canoe, from Aurora to St. Paul along the Partridge and Mississippi rivers.

By Tammy Francois , September 21, 2012

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Mining course coming to Silver Bay

May 27, 2012

Polymet promises ‘foolproof’ pollution control at proposed mine

An executive from Polymet Mining said his company’s proposed copper-nickel mine near Aurora would not result in acidic water contaminating the watershed, calling the runoff treatment plan “foolproof.”

By Travis Dill , May 18, 2012

Lake County township says no thanks to copper mining

The three-member Stony River Township board of supervisors voted unanimously for the resolution, which calls for the state of Minnesota to enact a metallic sulfide mining moratorium law, and, until such a moratorium is enacted, to deny all requests for permits to prospect or develop metallic sulfide mines in the township.

By John Myers , September 16, 2011

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Landowners wary as DNR delays mineral lease decision

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has pulled a proposal for mineral exploration leases off the agenda of the Minnesota Executive Council set to meet this week at the Capitol in St. Paul.

By Forum Newspapers , September 08, 2011

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Taconite study moves to Silver Bay

The ongoing University of Minnesota health study of current and former taconite industry workers has moved from Virginia to Silver Bay to attract more taconite workers from the eastern Iron Range.

By News-Chronicle , August 26, 2010

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Another Oufo (originally unidentified flying object)

Another Oufo (originally unidentified flying object) Ron Brodigan from the Great Lakes School of Log Building, about 35 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 2, brings us this week’s mysterious flying craft photo.

July 22, 2010

Cliffs predicts better year

Cliffs Natural Resources expects a better 2010, running at capacity on the Iron Range and assuring workers it doesn’t expect layoffs at its plants, including its Silver Bay operation.

By News-Chronicle , March 25, 2010

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Bills asks for money first before mining OK

Backers of a mining project expected to create hundreds of jobs and $242 million in economic impact fear it could hit a snag if Minnesota legislators pass a bill requiring the mining company to pay more money up front for eventual environmental clean-up.

By Forum Newspapers , March 04, 2010

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Cliffs revenue down 35 percent

Owners of Northshore Mining calls losses "respectable" considering the economic climate.

February 18, 2010

Guest Commentary: Lower sulfide should ease mining fears

Guest Commentary: Lower sulfide should ease mining fears I am cautiously in favor of granting PolyMet a permit to mine for the reasons explained below.

By Roger A. Anderson, Two Harbors , January 28, 2010

Guest Commentary: Mineral mining dubious in long run

Canadian mining companies have one reason for setting their sights on northeastern Minnesota: extracting minerals.

By Jane Koschak, Stony River Township , January 05, 2010

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