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Duluth's city council hit pause on buying eight new gas vehicles, asking staff to explore electric options instead. The move could save taxpayer dollars while helping the city meet its 2050 carbon-neutral goal.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
A charity curling tournament in Duluth raised nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger, then received a stunning $300,000 surprise donation that brought the total to $470,000. The event honors a late curling champion who believed in choosing joy even during his battle with brain cancer.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
Minnesota could become the next state to legalize plug-in solar panels that cost hundreds instead of thousands and work for renters. The simple devices could cut electricity bills by up to 25% without needing an electrician or utility approval.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
A massive new Google data center in Minnesota will be powered entirely by wind energy and batteries, while contributing millions to help low-income families afford electricity. It's a blueprint for how tech giants can grow without straining the grid or raising costs for everyday people.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
Minnesota wants to turn wind energy into fertilizer, cutting costs and making farmers less dependent on imports. Two planned facilities could produce 14,000 tons of ammonia yearly using local renewable power.
When immigration enforcement threatened their community, at least 50 Minnesota childcare centers chose solidarity over business as usual. Their coordinated Day of Truth and Freedom proves that essential workers will stand together when neighbors face fear.
After weeks of massive protests, President Trump agreed to withdraw thousands of immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal. The decision came after both residents and fellow Republicans questioned the unprecedented operation.
Top Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by recent immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message of reconciliation comes as the state works to heal from a winter of protests and tragedy.
Senior Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message focused on reconciliation after a winter that saw thousands of arrests and two civilian deaths during protests.
A University of Minnesota facility is using wind power to produce ammonia fertilizer locally, helping protect farmers from global price swings. The groundbreaking plant could inspire dozens more across the Midwest.
A federal judge ruled that 5,600 refugees in Minnesota cannot be arrested while waiting for their green cards, protecting families who came to America legally seeking safety. The decision preserves the promise that refugees can build new lives without fear.
After weeks of protests and community resistance, federal immigration enforcement is winding down its Minnesota operation. The end marks a victory for local leaders and residents who stood together for their neighbors.
Two Minnesota facilities will turn excess wind power into affordable fertilizer for over 100,000 acres of farmland. The innovation solves two problems at once: high fertilizer costs and wasted renewable energy.
A Minnesota yarn shop turned a simple knitting pattern into a movement that's raised over $588,000 for immigrant aid organizations. The red "Melt the ICE" hats, inspired by Norwegian resistance symbols from WWII, are flying off needles across the world.
A two-time cancer survivor in West Duluth is turning his love of jerky into hope for others fighting the disease. The third annual Jerky Off fundraiser brought together vendors and community members to sample 15 flavors while raising money for those battling cancer.
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