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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.
A small Minnesota college is having an outsized January, with graduates earning spots at the Winter Olympics, prestigious international scholarships, and rare economic honors. Seven different alumni are making waves from Italy to South Africa.
When 18 people were wounded in a Minneapolis church shooting, University of Minnesota volunteers provided mental health support to 200 grieving community members over 10 days. Their response earned them the city's Community Hero Award.
China's biggest battery maker just solved EVs' cold weather problem with sodium-ion technology that charges in frigid temps. The breakthrough could transform electric driving in Minnesota, Canada, and beyond.
When a senior care administrator was called to military training, her supervisor took over for a month without hesitation. His dedication earned him a national honor recognizing extraordinary support for service members.
A black Lab-Bloodhound mix named Scout is becoming Minnesota's first dog trained to track down missing pets by following their scent trails. The volunteer group The Retrievers handles nearly 1,000 lost dog cases yearly, and Scout's unique skills will help reunite families with their furry friends faster.
Google is building a data center in Minnesota that won't raise anyone's electric bills. The tech giant is funding massive new clean energy projects, including a groundbreaking battery that stores power for 100 hours instead of the usual few.
A once-divided Minnesota town now opens its doors to Indigenous riders honoring 38 Dakota men executed in 1862. Volunteers in New Ulm are transforming painful history into meaningful reconciliation.
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.
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.
Google just announced a Minnesota data center that will run on wind, solar, and the world's largest battery system capable of storing 100 hours of clean energy. This groundbreaking project could finally silence critics who say renewable power isn't reliable enough.
When tensions divided a Minnesota community, dozens of Catholic bishops gathered for a special Mass focused on reconciliation and solidarity. Their message: moving from anger to healing starts in the heart.
When Sarah Haraldson saw people released from detention without phones or warm coats, she and other volunteers created Haven Watch to help them get home safely. Six weeks later, the grassroots group continues providing rides, burner phones, and essential support to detainees leaving the Minneapolis facility.
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.
Firefighters in Crookston, Minnesota are turning gaming proceeds and community donations into a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school senior. The memorial award honors fallen firefighters while investing in the next generation.
A new partnership between Google and Xcel Energy will bring nearly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free power to Minnesota's grid while protecting current customers from higher costs. The agreement sets a new standard for how tech companies can support clean energy goals without burdening local ratepayers. #
Google's new Minnesota data center will run on 1.9 gigawatts of clean energy, powered by the world's largest battery that stores electricity using rust. The massive 100-hour battery uses affordable iron-air technology that could make renewable energy far more reliable.
Google is building its first Minnesota data center and adding enough renewable energy to power thousands of homes without raising electricity bills. The tech giant is covering all costs to expand the grid and protect local ratepayers.
Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile turned a single concert into a massive fundraiser, livestreaming her Minneapolis show to raise over $600,000 for immigrants facing detention. The money goes directly to free legal aid for asylum seekers and detained residents.
Matt Boldy split two defenders and scored on Team USA's very first shot in the Olympic gold medal hockey game against Canada. The Minnesota Wild player's stunning goal in Milan sent the crowd into a frenzy and put America ahead early.
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