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<title>China’s Ban On Rare Earth Exports Good News For Huge Wyoming Projects | Cowboy State Daily</title>

China issued a ban Tuesday on exporting to the U.S. critical rare earth minerals for semiconductors, infrared, fiber optics and military explosives. But representatives of Wyoming’s huge rare earths projects say the ban is good news for them.

China’s Ban On Rare Earth Exports Good News For Huge Wyoming Projects

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<title>Teton County Still Richest In The Nation; Wealth Hits New High | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Teton County continues to be the nation’s wealthiest county with the mean household income at $1.13 miliion. The surge in wealth has contributed to a host of problems, including a lack of affordable housing.

Teton County Still Richest In The Nation; Wealth Hits New High

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Leo Wolfson

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<title>Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Is For Sale, Listing At $500,000 | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The owner of Sleeping Giant Ski Area near Cody, Wyoming, says he's "not running away" from the business, but he listed the resort for sale Tuesday. He wants $500,000 from a strategic partner to help run the resort, or for someone to buy it outright.

Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Is For Sale, Listing At $500,000

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Justin George

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<title>Snowmobiler Stranded Alone In Wyoming’s Snowy Range Found Cold, But OK | Cowboy State Daily</title>

A snowmobiler broke down near Silver Lake in the Snowy Range of southern Wyoming on Monday, sparking an urgent search. Search and rescue responders found the rider huddled in a bathroom at a scenic turnout — cold, but otherwise OK.

Snowmobiler Stranded Alone In Wyoming’s Snowy Range Found Cold, But OK

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Mark Heinz

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<title>Retired Wyoming Professor Completely Surprised He Was A "Jeopardy!" Answer | Cowboy State Daily</title>

Retired University of Wyoming archeology professor Robert Kelly doesn't watch TV, but his siblings do. He said he was completely surprised on Thanksgiving when he started getting texts telling him he was an answer on "Jeopardy!"

Retired Wyoming Professor Completely Surprised He Was A "Jeopardy!" Answer

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Jackie Dorothy

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<title>Wyoming Ranchers Warned Of Devastating Screwworm Infestation In Mexico | Cowboy State Daily</title>

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is warning ranchers about a devastating threat to animals and people found in Mexico. The new world screwworm has been confirmed, prompting an immediate closure of the border to cattle imports.

Wyoming Ranchers Warned Of Devastating Screwworm Infestation In Mexico

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