The memo could play a role in three inquiries now examining how federal and state regulators handled the critical permit for PolyMet Mining Inc. and its proposed Minnesota copper mine.
Doug Mills, New York Times
President Donald Trump held up a photo of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, hours before a House vote to condemn Trump's weekend tweets and comments.
The House voted 240-187 to pass a resolution condemning as racist President Trump's tweets and comments aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar as well as three other congresswomen of color.
Bruce Laingen was often seen on the news bound and blindfolded. His wife tied a yellow ribbon around the oak tree in the front yard of their home. He was 96.
10:01As the first orchestra to travel to South Africa, the Minnesota Orchestra did much more than just play in historic concert venues - they worked side-by-side with young musicians in an equal learning exchange.
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