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Man who stole Judy Garland's ruby red slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz to be sentenced

Sunday, January 28, 2024

A sentencing hearing will be held Monday morning for a man who, nearly 20 years ago, stole one of the pairs of ruby red slippers that Judy Garland wore during the filming of "The Wizard of Oz".

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Minnesota is in the middle of a historically warm and snow-free start to winter

Thursday, January 04, 2024

With no snow in Minnesota so far this winter, small businesses that depend on it are struggling.

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Minnesota swimmers break a record to raise awareness about climate change

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Six Minnesota swimmers make a point about climate change by swimming in the country's largest lake without wetsuits for nearly 24 hours, while also setting a long-stance record.

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Word is getting out about Minnesota's winter fun: ice climbing

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Winter is still going strong in Minnesota, where volunteers are creating a unique recreational spot with columns of ice that people can climb.

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The story of a breed of tiny horses is one of those greatest stories rarely told

Monday, September 12, 2022

The tiny Lac La Croix pony, also known as the Ojibwe horse, faced extinction decades ago, but on-going efforts aim to help the breed survive.

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Encore: Chippewa Tribe members in Minnesota consider end of tribal blood rule

Saturday, August 06, 2022

As tribal nations debate what it means to be Native American, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe is considering removing a rule that requires members to have 25% tribal blood.

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Chippewa Tribe members in Minnesota consider whether to continue blood quantum

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

As tribal nations debate what it means to be Native American, the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe is considering removing a rule that requires members to have 25% tribal blood.

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The ongoing fight to keep floodwaters at bay is taking a toll on these Minnesotans

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Hundreds living in northern Minnesota have been battling back record-setting flooding for a month and a half, the result of a deep, late-melting winter snowpack followed by heavy spring rains.

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Grab a net and a pail. Springtime in Duluth means the smelt are running

Friday, May 13, 2022

Hordes of die-hard anglers in Minnesota flock to streams for the smelt run, where thousands of the tiny, silver fish congregate to spawn. The runs have declined since the heyday of the 1960s and 70s.

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The White House wants to transition to a green economy, which is tricky without mines

Tuesday, February 08, 2022

The Biden administration recently canceled a proposed mine. While environmentalists celebrated, it shows how hard it is to build a domestic supply of the minerals needed to switch to a green economy.

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The arctic freeze in parts of the U.S. hasn't stopped surfers in Minnesota

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

After big storms in Minnesota, Lake Superior can experience 15-foot waves. Winter surfing can mean braving serious arctic conditions. Last week's big surf was accompanied by sub-zero wind chills.

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The White House moves to ban copper mining near wilderness area in Minnesota

Thursday, October 28, 2021

A Biden administration review could curtail copper mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota — an area known for its pristine nature.

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Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area

Thursday, August 26, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service this week closed Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area along the Canadian border because of fires. It's the first time in nearly half a century they've had to close the area.

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Critics Say Proposed Copper Mine In Minnesota Threatens Pristine Water

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

A company in northern Minnesota wants to build an underground copper mine near a federally protected wilderness with crystal clear drinking water. Which jobs are more key: mining or tourism?

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Minnesotans Keep Alive The Tradition Of Makeshift Hockey Rinks

Friday, January 10, 2020

For some in Minnesota, winter means building a backyard hockey rink. Some sheets of ice are framed by scrap wood, others are made from kits than can cost thousands of dollars.

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In Northern Minnesota, 'Snow Farmers' Make Sure A Ski-Racing Tradition Endures

Saturday, February 09, 2019

For the past few years, there hasn't been enough natural snow in Mora, Minn. to carpet the forests for a famed cross-country ski race. Local farmers now volunteer to make snow for the trails.

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Meet The Snow Farmers Who Are Rescuing Winter Sporting Events

Wednesday, February 06, 2019

Mora, Minn., is gearing up to host the 47th annual Vasaloppet cross-country ski race despite hardly any natural snow. Instead the Snow Farmers, who make artificial snow, will line the trails.

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The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Researchers in northern Minnesota have discovered that wolves have a much more varied diet than previously thought. They hunt deer, but also eat fish, beaver and blueberries.

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Sweet Redemption As Men's Curling Team Brings Olympic Gold Home To Duluth

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

"The Olympics are great and all," but returning home was "way cooler than the Olympics," declared John Landsteiner, an engineer in Duluth, Minn.

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Protests Expected At Minnesota Hearing To Replace Oil Pipeline

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Regulators begin hearings Thursday on a proposed crude oil pipeline to replace a 50-year-old line across the northern part of the state. Opponents argue a new line would worsen climate change.

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