Jan. 13, 2020
Prepare for a possible week of snow. After Sunday night’s dusting, a new system brings another light snowy coating Monday evening and night. Another minor system sweeps through Wednesday. And a bigger snow system appears to be headed this way Friday. Get your shovels ready! Court reverses PolyMet's key DNR permits; calls for contested case hearing. The Minnesota Court of Appeals dealt a blow to the PolyMet copper-nickel mine project, overturning three key state permits issued to the project — and requiring the state to conduct a hearing before it works to reissue those permits. While the decision doesn’t completely stop the project, it will likely mean a significant delay. Gov. Walz announces $447 million in proposed borrowing for higher education. As part of a series of presentations highlighting the major areas of his bonding proposal, Walz announced $447 million in proposed borrowing for projects on college campuses throughout the state. “If we neglect the workforce that we have, if we neglect looking towards the future, the entire state will suffer economically,” he said. Are you ready for Real ID? After Oct. 1, Minnesotans will not longer be able to use their regular driver’s licenses as identification for boarding domestic flights. Instead, at the TSA you'll need either a Real ID, an enhanced driver's license, a passport or a passport card. Here’s a look at what you’ll need if you decide to apply for a Real ID. — Sara Porter, MPR News
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