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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison makes Willmar stop to discuss protection of rights
WILLMAR — The suspension of federal food assistance was on the mind of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison when he visited Willmar on Sunday, and community members wanted to also discuss immigration enforcement and data centers. Ellison...
Lawsuit filed against Hermantown data center project by residents and environmental advocacy groups
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Two groups have filed a lawsuit against the City of Hermantown challenging the environmental review of a proposed data center project. The lawsuit itself does not have the power to stop the process, but it...
How to Watch the Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves Game
It feels like there have been three major events that have led to today’s iteration of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The starting point of this story is the drafting of Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels in 2020. Then, there’s obviously the trade...
Bergman urges Fish & Wildlife Service director Nesvik to delist gray wolves under Endangered Species Act
Jack Bergman U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 1st district | Official U.S. House HeadshotJack Bergman U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Jack Bergman and a group of 24 House...
Environmental concerns associated with 2 dairies outlined in Red River Basin Commission board meeting
GRAND FORKS — Madeline Luke, a volunteer with the Dakota Resource Council, urged the Red River Basin Commission board during a Thursday meeting to strengthen water quality monitoring for the Red River and its tributaries in light of two large...
Cottage Grove City Council OKs environmental statement for proposed mine in Mississippi River bed
The Cottage Grove City Council, over the objections of numerous agencies and residents, signed off Wednesday night on a final environmental review related to a proposal to mine the riverbed of the Mississippi River. The council, by a 5-0 vote,...
Law firms Cozen O’Connor, Minneapolis’ Moss & Barnett announce merger
Cozen O’Connor, an international law firm, and Moss & Barnett, a preeminent Minneapolis law firm, today announced they have agreed to merge effective Jan. 1, 2026. The merger is expected to substantially increase Cozen O’Connor’s footprint in...
What to Do in St. Paul and Minneapolis If You’re Here for Business (2025)
Minnesota is the birthplace of the supercomputer, developed for code cracking during World War II. Tech giants of their day, including Cray Research and Control Data Corporation, were based in the Twin Cities. And while Al Gore is infamously...
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New student enrollment from India drops sharply at the University of Minnesota following visa changes
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Where to Experience Native Art, Food, and Culture in Minnesota
November is Native American Heritage Month, and there are so many ways to celebrate, immerse in and enjoy Indigenous culture in the state. MUSEUMS & CULTURAL CENTERS Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis With art spanning over 5,000 years,...
NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Wisconsin Holds Top Spot, Minnesota Gains Ground
As NCAA Women's Hockey heats up in November, Wisconsin remains the top team despite a recent split against Minnesota, which closed the gap significantly. Wisconsin claimed a strong 7-2 victory after losing the first game, showcasing their...
Check Your City: Air Pollution Linked to Slower Marathon Times
Key Takeaways Higher levels of PM2.5 particulate matter are associated with significantly slower marathon finish times For every unit increase in pollution, male runners were 32 seconds slower and female runners 25 seconds slower The performance...
Southeast Minnesota's local government meeting today at 4:30 pm
Scott Sherman, Mayor of City Of Winona | City Of Winona website Scott Sherman, Mayor of City Of Winona | City Of Winona website Join us in Southeast Minnesota for today's event: City Of Winona Citizens Environmental Quality Committee Meeting. City...
Data center critics take Minnesota city to court
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — A new obstacle confronting potential plans to bring a data center to the rural southwest corner of this community emerged in the form of a lawsuit Wednesday, Nov. 5. Opponents challenge whether the sprawling proposed data...
Built for Kinnick: How Oregon's road dominance under Dan Lanning could silence Iowa's hostile environment
Kinnick Stadium has been somewhat of a nightmare for top 10 teams, a place where rankings often melt under the roar of the crowd. This Saturday, No. 9 Oregon faces a dangerous No. 20 Iowa (3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ Premium)...
Environmental groups sue Hermantown over data center review process
HERMANTOWN —Two groups are takingtheHermantownCity Councilto court over a proposed data center. Grassroots group Stop the Hermantown Data Center joined forces with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, the state’s largest nonprofit...
Two groups suing northern Minnesota city for data center proposal
Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Never miss The Glean MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news delivered in our daily newsletter. A lawsuit is claiming a northern Minnesota city kept residents in the...
Counterpoint: Suing energy producers won’t make life more affordable for Minnesotans
Cityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly. The recent MinnPost Voices commentary from Minnesota Rep. Larry Kraft, DFL-St. Louis...
For MN's climate action vision, powerful peatlands look for a spot
Minnesotans have until midnight Nov. 9 to weigh in on the state's updated blueprint for fighting climate change. Conservationists point out there's one tool, thousands of years in the making, already doing its job but in need of protections....