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June 6, 2023

Smoky skies again! An air quality alert remains in place through at least 6 p.m. as Canadian wildfire smoke lingers. Spotty showers and thunder possible. Get the latest on Updraft.

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⛏️ U.S. Army Corps revokes key NorthMet copper nickel mining permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a key permit for the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, formerly known as the PolyMet project, dealing a serious blow to the controversial project. 
🏢 Rochester condo building residents out at least a month amid structural worries
The 15-story building was evacuated Friday afternoon after a structural engineer alerted authorities. Engineers are examining the entire structure now. Officials will have a better idea of timelines when that work is done, the city said Tuesday.
❤️‍🩹 Explainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program
Minnesotans — regardless of where they work — will soon be covered under a new family and medical leave program that was signed into law this session. 
⛏️ U.S. Army Corps revokes key NorthMet copper nickel mining permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a key permit for the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, formerly known as the PolyMet project, dealing a serious blow to the controversial project.
-  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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