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At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers

At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers

Opponents hoped the Minnesota Legislature would approve new oversight of large data centers this year, but those bills never gained momentum. Lawmakers adjourned last month without passing any new restrictions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

As drought deepens, southwestern Minnesota farmer fears the long-term toll

In far southwestern Minnesota, in Rock County, Wednesday’s storms missed cattle rancher and farmer Peter Bakken’s land altogether, and he told Morning Edition the lingering drought has him worried about the health of his crops and cows.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills

Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills

University of Minnesota Duluth engineering professor Abbie Clarke-Sather’s “fiber shredder” breaks clothing down into reusable threads in 90 seconds. The machine may help recycle clothing and keep it out of landfills.
by Dan Kraker

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What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer

What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer

As we prepare to welcome the heat of the summer months, it’s also time to get ready for mosquitoes and ticks. MPR News host Angela Davis gets some advice on how to protect ourselves from bites, and they’ll talk about what you need to know about staying safe while you enjoy the outdoors.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

The city of Faribault decided it did not need to conduct an extensive environmental review of a massive proposed data center. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy appealed the city’s decision.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Amid Minnesota’s frequent temperature swings, there’s one place that scientists expect to stay consistently cool all year: underground. But a geologist says groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warmer than it should be, and he’s concerned that could cause problems above the surface.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Mille Lacs walleye return to same ‘hot spots’ to spawn, protections could be key to their success

Mille Lacs walleye return to same ‘hot spots’ to spawn, protections could be key to their success

The central Minnesota lake’s walleye population has declined in recent decades, and researchers have tried to figure out why. The latest study suggests protecting certain places in the lake where walleyes prefer to reproduce could boost their success.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

The Minnesota DNR is offering anglers and hunters flexibility when it comes to obtaining and managing their harvest licenses. The state agency’s new system launches June 9.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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