Nolan's Plan for New Mining Jobs

DFL 8th District congressional candidate Rick Nolan believes establishing a federal institute on mining and the environment will result in new jobs in northeaster MN.

Mining can create environmental problems, northeastern MN needs the jobs, yet environmental regulations can create delays.  Nolan says the institute could help the industry overcome production and environmental issues to create new jobs.

DFL rival Jeff Nelson feels differently.  The Duluth Councilman feels the institute would waste money and create no new jobs.  Another DFL challenger, Tarryl Clark, supports reduced regulations.

Nisswa 371 Project Discussed Today

Area residents and business owners are invited to an open house today to discuss plans for a project to improve Highway 371 in Nisswa.  The open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Nisswa City Hall.

Project representatives and local officials will answer questions about the project’s layout and design, schedule and traffic plans. 

The $7 million project includes reconstructing four lanes of Highway 371, relocating the signalized intersection at Highway 371/Crow Wing County Road 18, constructing a new County Road 18 connection to northeast of Nisswa and constructing a roundabout at Smiley Road.