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What is causing one of Canada's worst wildfire seasons in history?
The Globe - Minnesota
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July 25, 2025
FARGO — One of Canada’s worst wildfire seasons in history continues to burn millions of acres, sending streams of smoke into Minnesota and North Dakota that threaten air quality. But why are the fires so much worse this year? Roughly 3,400...
NFL fans get glimpse into future as $4.7BN arena to replace league's oldest stadium
The Mirror US
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July 26, 2025
07:00 ET, 26 Jul 2025Updated 07:39 ET, 26 Jul 2025 NFL fans have been given a glimpse into the Chicago Bears' future as the franchise prepares to move on from Soldier Field. Soldier Field is one of the nation’s most famous venues. It first...
Five-star Alabama commit has a perfect reaction as Kalen DeBoer flips elite recruit from ACC school
Sportskeeda
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July 26, 2025
Three-star offensive tackle Bear Fretwell flipped his commitment from Georgia Tech to Alabama's 2026 class on Friday. The standout from Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, Georgia) had been committed to the in-state Yellow Jackets since June 15 and also...
These cities show housing doesn’t have to be expensive
Washington Examiner
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July 26, 2025
Housing prices hit a record high this June, despite the fact that overall sales are down thanks to sky-high mortgage rates. But this isn’t true for all communities. Some cities have seen prices fall, even while the local job market stayed hot. The...
Community Calendar: Carlton Daze, puzzle tournament and community band performance
Pine Journal - Minnesota
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July 25, 2025
Dinosaur fossils, 2 p.m., Four Seasons Sports Complex, upstairs, 90 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Science Museum of Minnesota hosts a program for families with children ages 5-8. Carlton Daze, book sale from 12-5 at library; bingo from 5-8 p.m., Carlton...
Analyst Duo Has Simple Reason for Why Justin Fields Will Succeed on Jets
Heavy.com
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July 25, 2025
Getty The Jets are backing Justin Fields in 2025, which could be why he's due to succeed. Oftentimes in sports, the world overlooks that environment matters a ton. Context and circumstances tell more – and mean more – than the box score. In recent...
All the happenings in the lakes area, July 26-Aug. 6
InForum - North Dakota
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July 26, 2025
The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday e-paper and Saturday print edition. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to...
3M relists Wonewok, its corporate retreat, for sale
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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July 25, 2025
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — 3M has placed 187.2 acres of its former corporate retreat, Wonewok, up for sale again. The 680-acre executive getaway, located on Big Mantrap and Petit lakes north of Park Rapids, Minnesota, was originally put on the market in...
Massive Virginia data center development drives debate about price of technological advancement
Washington Examiner
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July 26, 2025
A proposed data center project in Northern Virginia’s Prince William County is stoking debate between local residents, officials, and developers.The implementation of Prince William Digital Gateway, one of the largest data center developments in...
New Jersey Sues Feds to Stop Disaster Mitigation Program Cuts
The SandPaper - New Jersey
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July 23, 2025
Saying the Trump administration’s shuttering of a federal program geared to keeping communities safe from natural disasters before they happen is unlawful, 20 states, including New Jersey, are suing to stop the action. “New Jersey has repeatedly...
Together, we are Texas strong
The Henderson News - Texas
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By now, we’ve all read the headlines, watched the devastating footage, and heard harrowing accounts of the catastrophic flood that overtook the Texas Hill Country early in the morning on the Fourth of July. In mere hours, the Guadalupe River rose...
Zero Burn Coalition demands Hennepin County take steps immediately to shut down HERC
Longfellow Nokomis Messenger - Minnesota
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On July 22, 2025, members of the Zero Burn Coalition held a press conference following testimony during the Hennepin County Board’s open forum, demanding that the County immediately initiate the closure process for the Hennepin Energy Recovery...
Librarians catalogue Trumpian efforts to censor National Park exhibits
Arkansas Times
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July 25, 2025
An organization at the University of Minnesota has launched a campaign to preserve displays at sites managed by the National Park Service in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to censor exhibits and information about slavery, climate...
A win for a utility in the data center struggle – This Week in Cleantech
Renewable Energy World
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July 25, 2025
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes, featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey. This week’s episode welcomes special guest Dan Gearino from...
Adverse childhood experiences hold far-reaching consequences in headache
Healio News
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July 23, 2025
Key takeaways: Trauma is a significant mediator of headache-related disability. Adverse childhood experiences beyond the home and immediate family require further examination. MINNEAPOLIS — Adverse childhood experiences are prevalent, influencing...
Best Farm Drainage/Tiling: Litzau Farm Drainage Inc
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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July 26, 2025
This is a product of the West Central Tribune advertising department. Winners were chosen through area readers who voted in the annual Best of the Best competition. When it comes to protecting your fields and maximizing crop performance, one name...
Water control structure project slated for East Park WMA in Marshall County
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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July 25, 2025
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — During the first week of August, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin a drawdown on the Nelson Slough Impoundment at East Park Wildlife Management Area in Marshall County. The drawdown is in preparation...
SHAED Renews CALSTART Membership to Accelerate Commercial EV Adoption and Expand Access to Key Incentives
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 23, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SHAED, the technology platform powering CommercialEVs.com, is proud to continue its membership with CALSTART, a national clean transportation nonprofit that works with industry, fleets, and governments to...
Dokken: The story of sage grouse in North Dakota seems to be coming to a sad ending
Wadena Pioneer Journal - Minnesota
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July 26, 2025
To say that sage grouse now are extinct in western North Dakota might be stretching things – but only slightly – after lek surveys this spring failed to find a single male on the mating grounds, a Game and Fish Department biologist says. This was...
It’s time for Canada to take the win on PFAS regulation
Canada's National Observer
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July 24, 2025
Demands to regulate the harmful impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals are growing. In recent polling, nearly nine in 10 Canadians from every region and political affiliation showed support for strong government action to regulate the chemicals. PFAS...