Green light given to $444,000 restoration of Lake Nokomis' shoreline
Seeding of native plants is likely to begin in summer, end by fall.
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Environment becomes key voter concern in Minn., across U.S.
Perennial campaign issues like the economy, health care and immigration have long driven voters to the polls. But, in the face of growing international concern about the planet's future, climate change and the environment are emerging as key concerns.
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Minnesota farmers kick around big ideas to save small dairies
The trend is the same across the country. Since 2000, more than 64,000 dairies with fewer than 200 cows have closed. Over that same period, the number of mega-dairies — those with 1,000 or more cows — has more than doubled.
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'It's tragic': Dozens at Minneapolis Buddhist temple honor victims of Sri Lanka attack
On Sunday evening, more than 30 people gathered at the Minnesota Buddhist Vihara in north Minneapolis to send peaceful energy and blessings to the victims of the attacks in Sri Lanka.
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While hackers threaten 2020 election systems, politics intruding on security fixes
Minnesota hasn't touched federal money to ward off hackers. A key Republican calls the issue "no big thing."
2 die in crashes on Minnesota roads
One crash was in Wright County, the other in western Hennepin County.
St. Francis makes rare request to change development rules along scenic Rum River
The city is asking the state to allow denser development on smaller lots. DNR officials say they've never been faced with a request quite like this.
Neighbors dodge flames, debris to rescue 'Sarge' after St. Paul home blast
A gas leak is suspected. The 74-year-old victim was in fair condition at Regions Hospital after the explosion at his West Side home.
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Brooks: In awful times, we can pull each other through
In times of tragedy, which seemed to surround us this past week, we're reminded we don't have to go through them alone.
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Its historical duty done, old Minn. span needs new home
Minnesota's last bowstring bridge poised to be relocated.
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DNR officer dies after falling from boat into lake near Pine City
The victim and a sheriff's deputy were conducting a search for a possible body in the water.
Lakeland residents, officials divided over how to fill vacant City Council seat
is just the latest sign of dysfunction in the city, where more than 300 residents have signed a petition calling for an audit.
Man run over, killed by light-rail train in Minneapolis
The man fell from the platform at the Stadium Village station and into the path of the slow-moving westbound train, officials said.
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Questions still shadow 1891 hanging in Redwood County
Nearly 130 years later, Patricia Lubeck won't let William Rose's case rest.
Ice-out declared on Lake Minnetonka, close to normal date
Unlike 2018's record late date, this year's date was about average, officials said.
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