Five things to know as data centers spread across rural AmericaΒ
More than 1,500 data centers are planned nationwide, many in rural communities. Hereβs what to know about their water use, environmental impact and the growing…
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Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate get into the ring
Plus: The strike in Chisago County drags on; Mayor Her eyes property tax increase; corn sweat; the future of I-694; and more. The post Democratic…
Read full article βLegislature missed a chance to regulate toxic phthalates
As more families confront infertility challenges, daily chemical exposure continues to threaten reproductive and family health in Minnesota. The post Legislature missed a chance to…
Read full article βTrump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
Trump administration acknowledges it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy over the political identity of the grant recipient The post Trump administration admits…
Read full article βTrump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records
The Consumer Product Safety Commission seeks health data amid concerns from legal experts about security around the sensitive information The post Trump administration demands hospitals…
Read full article βPost Modern Times pauses to reassess their community-centric approach
Plus: Legendary coach John Anderson has passed; SinΓ©ad O'Connor's timeless Prince cover; hydration and nutrition for firefighters; and more. The post Post Modern Times pauses…
▶️ Watch →In pausing data centers, Minnesota courts did what local officials wouldnβt
Rulings in cases built around environmental concerns and other issues have altered the trajectory of the developments. The post In pausing data centers, Minnesota courts…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Minneapolis finance board considers tax levy increase for parks
The Board of Estimate and Taxation asked park leaders about how they are increasing non-property tax revenue. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis finance board considers…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Officials shrink Blue Line budget gap from $279 million to $89 million
The majority of the cost reductions came from bookkeeping changes. The board is also removing a pedestrian bridge and modifying a park-and-ride station. The post…
Read full article βFoster literacy: Sing today, read forever
Minnesota can launch a musical fitness effort to help kids become ready to read by kindergarten. The post Foster literacy: Sing today, read forever appeared…
▶️ Watch →Algae problems are not just for D.C.
Plus: Boelter sentenced; the ramifications of clearing encampments; Gullah Geechee cooking; Mike Lindell can vote in his own election; and more. The post Algae problems…
Read full article βD.C. Memo: House backs GOP bills to fund Iran war, create voter ID laws, but Senate says βwait a minuteβ
Plus: SNAP participation falls as hunger rises; and more. The post D.C. Memo: House backs GOP bills to fund Iran war, create voter ID laws,…
Read full article βCould aΒ new iron ore mine turn Minnesota into aΒ green steel powerhouse?
Mesabi Metallics is opening a mine and processing plant on the Iron Range, spurring job opportunities and a chance to join the global transition to…
Read full article βWhy Minnesota families need whole-person behavioral healthcare
The state has been expanding a model requiring organizations to build mental health, physical health screening, substance use support and care coordination into one system.…
Read full article βMan who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
Vance Boelter was sentenced Thursday after survivors of the attack and family and friends of the victims spoke about the enduring trauma of that night…
Read full article βMinnPost is hiring a data journalist
MinnPost is hiring a data journalist to produce distinctive, data-driven stories, visualizations, dashboards and other products. The post MinnPost is hiring a data journalist appeared…
Read full article βThe deadly experiment that could save the American elm from disease
Dutch elm disease has ravaged the once vast population of American elms, but researchers in Vermont are hoping to stem the tide. The post The…
Read full article βWhat falling wildfire ash means for Minnesotans who get their drinking water from lakes
Most water treatment systems can handle pollution from wildfire smoke, but cabin owners and others who rely on small, private systems may want to take…
Read full article βCyclospora on the menu
Steve Sack is drawing again, and publishes an editorial cartoon, like this one on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cuts and cyclospora, on MinnPost each…
Read full article βAugust means new laws and yes, heat
Plus: Permanent Daylight Savings time; loons and gophers; ice cream recs for the heat; Collier returns to action; and more. The post August means new…
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