Minnesota Candidate Attempts 13,000 Handshakes in 8 Hours
A congressional candidate is training with hand grippers to break a 24-year-old world record for most handshakes. Matt Little plans to shake 29 hands per minute at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Duluth Pauses Gas Vehicle Buys to Consider Electric Fleet
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.
Minnesota Plants 40,000 Pines After Munger Shaw Fire
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.
Duluth Curling Event Raises $470K to End Child Hunger
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.
Minnesota Sheriffs Offer $2K Scholarships to 18 Students
Future police officers across Minnesota can now access financial help for their education. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association is awarding 18 scholarships worth $2,000 each to aspiring law enforcement professionals.
Minnesota Vixen Win First Championship After 27 Years
The Minnesota Vixen just ended a 27-year wait for glory, defeating Pittsburgh 42-14 to claim their first women's football championship. After four heartbreaking title game losses, the nation's longest-running women's tackle football team finally brought a pro football championship home to Minnesota.
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Minnesota Dance Teams Light Up State Championship Weekend
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 Doubles Wind Energy Line in $900M Upgrade
A Minnesota utility just broke ground on a massive project that will nearly double the amount of clean wind energy flowing from North Dakota to northern communities. The upgrade to a 50-year-old power line puts the state on track to meet its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
Minnesota Brings Affordable Solar Power to Renters
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.
University of Minnesota Launches AI Hub for Innovation
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.
Bemidji Curling Team Wins Minnesota State Championship
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.
Google's Minnesota Data Center Runs on 100% Clean Energy
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.
1,500 Endangered Butterflies Ready for Release in Minnesota
A small prairie butterfly once abundant across Minnesota nearly vanished, but three zoos turned 18 females into a thriving population of 1,500 ready to return to the wild. The Poweshiek skipperling could soon flutter across Minnesota prairies again after more than a decade away.
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13,500 Minnesota Volunteers Give $9M Worth of Conservation Help
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 Students Win $10,000 Teaching Scholarships
Two Minnesota high school graduates just received $10,000 scholarships to pursue teaching careers at Minnesota State Moorhead. These awards from the Nibbe Family Foundation are investing in the next generation of educators who will shape countless young minds.
Minnesota Farmers Could Make Fertilizer from Wind Power
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.
Minnesota Childcare Workers Unite to Protect Colleagues
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.
Minnesota Immigration Surge Ends After Public Outcry
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.
Catholic Leaders Call for Healing After Minnesota Tensions
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.
Cardinals Call for Healing After Minnesota Immigration Crisis
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.
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