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History Center, Lower Sioux Community awarded state grant
Winona Post - Minnesota
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From: MN Historical Society The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of seven Heritage Partnership Program grants totaling $432,612, including a $98,512 grant to the Winona County Historical Society and...
Minnesota not among 14 states to have EV charger funding restored
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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June 25, 2025
Sixteen states filed suit against the administration for restoration of the funding. A federal judge ruled Minnesota did not provide enough evidence of harm. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to release...
DNR seeks expansion of Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area
Pine Journal - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
WRENSHALL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to expand Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area by another 495 acres. The DNR is working to acquire land formerly owned by lumber company Potlatch, which previously owned...
Crow Wing County among the best in the state for recycling
Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota
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July 22, 2025
BRAINERD — Recycling in Crow Wing County is at an all-time high. Of waste discarded in the county, 58.8% was recycled or composted in 2023, according to the latest Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) report . The recycling...
“It doesn’t have to be this way” – Scientists confirm Iowa farm pollution is creating dire health risks
The New Lede - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
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...
Minnesota Holds Its Ground Among 2025’s Best Cities for Biking
Minnesota Monthly
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June 24, 2025
Minnesota continues to shine as a top destination for cyclists in the 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings, a data-driven report ranking nearly 3,000 global cities on bikeability. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul made the top 10 list of large U.S. cities...
More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
Austin Daily Herald - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
Published 2:00 pm Friday, July 4, 2025 By Kyra Miles Once upon a time, babies and toddlers gathered at the George Latimer Central Library in St. Paul for story time. They oohed and ahhed at the pictures, laughed at funny phrases — and they...
Peter Olin, who led Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for 24 years, dies at 87
Eden Prairie Local News - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
Former University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Director Peter Olin passed away Monday, June 30, in St. Paul. Olin served as the Arboretum’s third director for nearly 24 years, from 1984 to 2008. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a...
Supporters of climate action say work will continue in Minnesota despite federal reversal
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
“I don’t know what’s going to happen with our industry,” said Kim Benjamin, owner of Plymouth-based MNSolar, which installs rooftop solar on homes and small businesses. “Am I going to have to lay people off? It’s a big possibility.”Early analyses...
Minnesota Legislature 2025 Recap
JD Supra - California
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June 24, 2025
After decisive victories by Republicans at both the state and federal level in the 2024 general election, political prognosticators and pundits alike in Minnesota declared universally that the 2025 Minnesota legislature would be a nuclear powder...
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: How Would You Rank The Vikings Offseason?
The Daily Norseman - Minnesota
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June 24, 2025
Do you think the Vikings have done enough or would you like to see more moves to strengthen the roster? What do others think? Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Bears and Patriots among teams who set themselves up for success 3. Minnesota Vikings...
Minnesota GOP leader slams activists for ‘too soon’ protest against violent rhetoric outside of party’s state headquarters
The Independent
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June 24, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Minnesota Among Best States For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Minnesota Now
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Many people live in Minnesota, and especially in the Duluth area, because of our access to nature and our outdoor recreation, right? Outsiders may just think of Minnesota as being one of the coldest and most boring states but we are far from it....
Dubai Design Week returns in November with a community focus
The National News
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Dubai Design Week will return in November with a renewed emphasis on community. Running from November 4 to 9 at Dubai Design District (d3), this year’s programme will look at ways of building more inclusive and connected communities. The theme...
Reader's View: New Minnesota data-center law set a standard
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
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...
DTN Launches Industry-First Operational Decisioning Platform to Transform How Businesses Compete in a Volatile World
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2025-- DTN, the global leader in operational decisioning for energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries, today announced the launch of its Operational Decisioning Platform, a new class of enterprise...
Risk of severe storms Independence Day weekend in northeast North Dakota, northwest Minnesota
InForum - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
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...
A roundup of Minnesota's new laws that went into effect July 1
Monticello Times - Minnesota
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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...
Minnesota GOP calls out protest blaming far-right rhetoric for lawmaker attacks
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Protestors gathered outside Minnesota Republican headquarters in Edina Monday evening, speaking out against what organizers call right-wing violence and hate that they say is fanned by the Republican Party. Investigators have not pointed to...
Forest Lake couple launch Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ
Forest Lake Lowdown - Minnesota
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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...