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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.
MIT researchers developed a running shoe that customizes itself to your unique running style through a clever physics trick. The shoe gets more comfortable with every step you take, bringing elite athlete performance to everyone.
When the food bank truck arrives in Hallock, Minnesota, a chain reaction begins. Within 30 minutes, up to 50 volunteers—from high school students to farmers—spring into action to unload 5,000 pounds of food for their community.
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.
Rural Minnesota school districts are leading a clean energy revolution with electric buses that cost less to run and keep kids healthier. What started with one district in 2017 has grown to 148 buses serving students across the state.
After 25 years of competition, Minnesota's longest-running women's tackle football team just claimed their first national championship with a dominant 42-14 victory. The Vixen's historic win proves that perseverance pays off, even when it takes a quarter century.
A synchronized rowing chant created by a Norwegian teacher for the 2026 World Cup has become an official tradition at the University of Minnesota, where "Row the Boat" was already the team motto. The viral Viking Row united fans worldwide during Norway's historic tournament run.
In Fairmont, Minnesota, over 200 volunteers power programs that feed families, take seniors fishing, and support elderly residents. These everyday heroes prove small towns run on big hearts.
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.
Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
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.
Running more doesn't always mean running better. A physical therapist reveals why rest days might be the secret to becoming a stronger runner.
New research proves running doesn't cause knee arthritis, and inspiring women in their 70s and 80s are living proof that you can lace up at any age. The old "running ruins your knees" warning? Doctors say it's time to retire that myth.
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 certified running coach created a custom training program to help women 40 and up start running safely, even if they haven't exercised in years. The plan combines gentle cardio progression with strength training to protect joints and build endurance.
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has discovered that pushing his body through running directly fuels his songwriting genius. For two decades, the musician has used distance running to sharpen his creative edge and overcome mental blocks.
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.
Two years after breaking her neck in a crash, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50-kilometer barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-endurance athlete was told her athletic career was over, but she's proving everyone wrong on May 18.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at 22 that destroyed nearly half her lung capacity. Now 66, she's completed 14 marathons using a simple run-walk method that rebuilt her endurance one interval at a time. ##
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
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