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Reader's View: New Minnesota data-center law set a standard
The June 28 letter, “ Protect Minnesota resources from data centers ,” rightly raised concerns about the unchecked power of corporations building massive new data centers in Minnesota. However, some of its claims overlooked important progress made...

Risk of severe storms Independence Day weekend in northeast North Dakota, northwest Minnesota
GRAND FORKS — There’s a slight risk of severe storms Thursday, July 3, into Friday, July 4, throughout northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service of Grand Forks. A weather support packet issued...

Forest Lake couple launch Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ
A new Forest Lake-based barbecue business is ready to make a big impact around Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Andrew and Tasha Perry are the masterminds behind Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ, which promises bold flavors and savory, mouth-watering...

Cooking Through The Climate Crisis: Book Review of C. Pam Zhang’s Land of Milk and Honey
By David Sutton A number of scholars in Anthropology and related disciplines have posed the question “What is the Future of Food?” in our times of polycrisis and a seemingly broken food system (see for example, Sophia Roosth’s (2013) discussion of...

Hmong Minnesotan ordered deported to Laos speaks out about arrest: ‘It’s a tear in my heart’
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Why Bill Guerin’s Smart Moves Detail a New Era for Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild faced disappointment as their promised impactful offseason fell short, signing only center Nico Sturm and trading for veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko. Fans anticipated significant acquisitions to break their playoff curse but...

A roundup of Minnesota's new laws that went into effect July 1
Among new laws that took effect July 1 in Minnesota are those pertaining to biennial budgets, fighting fraud and lane splitting. The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session, a couple from 2024 and one from...

House Passes Tax Bill With SNAP Cuts, Billions for Immigration Enforcement, and Climate Rollbacks
While the majority of Americans will see slightly lower taxes, the tax breaks in the bill will disproportionately benefit the wealthiest families. Families in the lowest income brackets will see their resources significantly reduced, according to...

“It doesn’t have to be this way” – Scientists confirm Iowa farm pollution is creating dire health risks
Agricultural operations across Iowa are a leading cause of significant water pollution problems in the state, posing dire risks to public and environmental health, according to a new scientific report that is sparking heated debate in the key US...

New Lane Splitting and Filtering Law Now in Effect for Minnesota Motorcyclists
MARSHALL — A new Minnesota law that took effect July 1 now allows motorcycles to use lane splitting and lane filtering in certain traffic conditions — a change that Minnesota State Patrol Captain Casey Meagher says drivers should be aware of,...

Hot, humid end to week in Minnesota before rain returns over weekend
By Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories...

Court Docs: Ex-Owner Siphoned $379K Outta Soon-to-Close Palmer’s Bar
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Possible Details Emerge About Financial Plight of Palmer's Bar Helluva scoop by Minnesota Monthly's Jason DeRusha: Palmer's Bar,...

Epoxy Resin Market Forecast, Emerging Trends, Drivers, Top Companies, And Growth Outlook (2026-2030)
(MENAFN- GetNews) The Epoxy Resin Market is growing steadily, driven by demand in construction, automotive, and electronics. Key players like 3M, Olin, Westlake, Kukdo, DIC, Albemarle, and WeylChem are focusing on innovation, capacity expansion,...

Sustainable, second-hand textiles now at The Stashery
By Margie O’Loughlin Textile Center in Southeast Minneapolis is known far and wide as a hub of excellence for all things fiber, and has been for more than 30 years. As of Friday, May 30, 2025, it’s also a place where shoppers can find secondhand...

EditorialWhy fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...

What long COVID can teach us about future pandemics
Researchers are improving our understanding of the biological causes of long covid and working toward treatments. These advances may help not only people facing chronic illnesses today but also postinfection syndromes of the future. Get Starting...

US Northeast sees record tick season as climate crisis sparks arachnid boom
Ticks have been flourishing recently in the United States. This year, as compared to recent years, there has been an increase in the reported number of blacklegged ticks, the number of such ticks that carry Lyme disease and visits to the emergency...

Green Visions: Minnesota Million Project
At 6pm on Thursday, July 3rd, Dovetail Cafe is the location for an event for the Minnesota Million Project - an effort to reforest one million acres of state land in the next two decades. The free event (hosted by Cafe Sci Twin Ports) will be led...

DNR: Share your pheasant, turkey sightings
From: MN DNR Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). People can report any pheasant and turkeys they see in the...

ICE deports immigrant awaiting prosecution in fatal Minneapolis crash
An undocumented immigrant charged with killing a woman while driving drunk in Minneapolis last year has been deported to his native country before his fate in a Minnesota courtroom could play out. “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed...