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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement rewrites what humanity believed possible in long-distance running.
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.
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.
Over 1,200 indie games for just $10 are helping Minnesota immigrants access free legal help. The charity bundle has already hit its fundraising goal.
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.
Minnesota just proved clean energy works at scale, generating more than half its electricity from carbon-free sources for six straight years. The state is now crushing national averages while racing toward a fully clean grid by 2040.
After months of heightened immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the Muslim community is entering Ramadan with renewed solidarity and support from neighbors across the state. Local leaders are celebrating resilience through prayer, potlucks, and peaceful gatherings.
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