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Bottle deposit bill sees renewed interest in state
A old idea is getting some new attention from legislators in St. Paul. A bill to require a return deposit on all beverage containers is being actively pushed in both the House and Senate this … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 3/11/10 | 5 views
TS rolls over Spartans to advance in 7A playoffs
Tower-Soudan’s boys basketball squad notched their ninth straight win Thursday to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Section 7A playoffs. The red hot Golden Eagles will head to the Hibbing … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 3/10/10 | 51 views
Winter woods turn classroom
For one class of Tower-Soudan high school students, the winter woods became a classroom recently, along with a test of their mettle. The students, all participants in the school’s Applied … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 3/5/10 | 464 views | 1 comment
School dispute could lead to criminal complaint
The cities of Tower and Orr have agreed to hire an attorney to represent them in a complaint that could lead to criminal charges against some members of the St. Louis County School Board as well as … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 3/5/10 | 1278 views | 21 comments
Thirsty for revenue, White House turns to black liquor
A controversial tax credit for paper mills would be eliminated as part of a health care bill proposed by President Barack Obama. Elimination of the credit, available to mills burning black liquor … more
By Tom Klein | 3/5/10 | 667 views
Ten candidates to vie for tribal council
The Bois Forte Tribal Council certified ten candidates to campaign for three seats on the Reservation Tribal Council. Incumbent Secretary-Treasurer David Morrison Sr. is being challenged by Public … more
3/3/10 | 536 views
Board okays Johnson Controls contract
At a special meeting on Feb. 25, School District 2142 board members awarded contracts to Johnson Controls Inc. totaling $11.84 million for construction-related services. The vote was 6-1 with … more
By Tom Klein | 3/3/10 | 579 views | 3 comments
County schools principals to see pay hikes, more insurance
School District 2142 principals will get a pay boost and increased life insurance benefits as part of a pair of contracts approved Monday by the school board. The agreements cover the school years … more
By Tom Klein | 2/27/10 | 816 views
DFLers in House opt for “cooling off” on bonding bill
The DFL-controlled Legislature hit the pause button on a $1 billion bonding bill that Gov. Tim Pawlenty has vowed to veto. Instead of going to the governor as is typical, the bill will return to … more
By Tom Klein | 2/26/10 | 638 views
EPA: Major problems with PolyMet EIS
Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency say the planned PolyMet mining operation near Hoyt Lakes should not go ahead, at least as currently proposed. The agency offered its … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 2/26/10 | 737 views
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