Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories.
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Mental health providers urge new approach for farmers
Studies show that rising costs and trade turmoil are leading to increased rates of stress, depression, and suicide in farm country. Mental health providers say farmers are seeking help, but the health care system needs to rethink how care is delivere...
25m ago

Cities weigh tax incentives for mega-projects
Hermantown officials are expected to vote Monday night on a proposal to extend tax incentives to Google in exchange for city and school funding and infrastructure costs - and the largest private investment in the city's history.
25m ago

Boundary Waters canceled permits, no-shows up last year
The U.S. Forest Service says more than 40 percent of permit reservations for May 1 through Sept. 30 of last year were never used.
25m ago

Euro leaders see Trump's drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is further proof that they must take care of their own security
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