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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: University attorneys say Sviggum has conflict.
The University of Minnesota released two legal opinions Wednesday that say former House Speaker Steve Sviggum has a conflict of interest in being a regent while working for Minnesota Senate Republican...
Posted on 2/29/12 at 11:17 PM
HEALTHY TIDBITS 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)...
Posted on 4/13/10 at 3:06 AM
STAFF BLOG RINK & RUN 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
STAFF BLOG TWIN PORTS BUSINESS 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another step forward for copper mining
The environmental impact statement of the proposed PolyMet copper mine shows that state agencies are close to moving forward with the project.
By John Myers , October 30, 2009
Cliffs profits down from a year ago, up from last quarter
Third-quarter earnings down 67 percent from last year's mark.
October 30, 2009
Guest commentary: What are we getting in backing mining?
My great love for the mining industry does not blind me to its faults.
By Bob Tammen, Soudan , October 22, 2009
Cliffs boosts its taconite holdings in Canada
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., the owners of Silver Bay’s Northshore Mining, announced Monday its plans to buy out partners for about $88 million and acquire full ownership of Wabush Mines, with taconite mining and pellet operations in Newfoundland, Labrador and Quebec.
By Peter Passi , October 12, 2009
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