Jimmy Lovrien

The apprehension focuses on BlackRock's role, the deal's effect on electricity rates and whether it is in the public interest. Meanwhile, several unions voiced support.

As governor, Walz has no regulatory authority over the Japanese firm's proposed purchase of the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker and iron ore miner and has never taken a public position.

“Here, there is sufficient evidence that permits a reasonable juror to conclude that Cliffs' conduct was anticompetitive,” the federal judge wrote. The case heads to a jury trial in a district court.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges could still be filed, according to the head of the St. Louis County Attorney's Office's criminal division.

The 3-acre fire on Wood Lake was detected Wednesday morning and is suspected to be caused by humans.

The school bus driver and driver of the vehicle that collided with the bus were also taken to the hospital, the St. Louis County School District superintendent said.

It's the latest funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to go to projects backed by Minnesota Power or its parent company Allete.

The fire, which prompted the closure of one entry point and numerous lakes and portages, remains 0% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Friday.

Mike Lufholm, 36, of Minneapolis, was born and raised in Duluth and became a father last month.

The Wood Lake Fire remained at 27 acres for the second day in a row and was 25% contained as of Sunday evening.