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April showers turned into 11 inches of heavy, wet, power-line-breaking snow and folks on the Iron Range are still trying to get the electricity back on. 14,000 customers lost service in the Grand Rapids and Mountain Iron service areas. At least the roads are passable enough to allow schools to reopen.
The Associated Press reports new technology will allow miners to reach down nearly 4,000 feet into the earth to tap into possibly one of the largest untapped nickel and copper mines in the world. Twin Metals executives say the project will bring thousands of new jobs to the Iron Range.
The company says Minnesota's strict pollution rules are forcing it to look beyond the state for a possible site for a new iron ore plant. State officials tell the Duluth News Tribune they're upset Magnetation executives would consider such a thing after the state gave them $1 million in taxpayer money.
The Iron Range is celebrating its new 200 foot tall bridge
Minnesota Lake is between Mankato and Albert Lea.
Police are looking for a white man aged around 60.
18-year-old George Pineda was killed last June.
The Vikings wide receiver is playing with other NFL players.
Malls and stores will be open, but don't expect any mail.
A toddler was killed and nine others were injured.
It follows the resignation of Michelle Fischbach – now the Lieutenant Governor.
An oil spill response team has been working with the refinery.
He targeted victims from Long Lake, Minneapolis and Shorewood.
The fire started in the art room, the school says.
