ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 23 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has developed an updated draft air permit for Northshore Mining's Peter Mitchell Mine in Babbitt. It includes an updated plan that would control fugitive dust and particulate matter leaving the facility. "Fugitive dust" refers to particulate matter that has become airborne by wind or human activities and is not emitted from a stack, chimney, o  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 23 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Great River Energy, Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power Co.: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-179 * P999/CI-24-253 All Local Exchange Carriers In the Matter of Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) Review. Should the Commission accept the Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) Fund Review submitted on September 25, 2024, for the Six-Month Period Ending June 30, 202  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 23 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Official results show 3,272,414 Minnesotans voted on November 5, Recounts pending for contests in House District 14B and 54A * * * On November 21, Secretary of State Steve Simon convened the State Canvassing Board to certify the results of the 2024 General Election. The board certified the election results of contests for President and Vice-President, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Re  more