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Digesters make renewable energy from manure, but face hurdles
Danish company Nature Energy planned to build several large-scale anaerobic digesters in Minnesota and Wisconsin that would harvest methane from livestock waste to produce biogas. Those plans are now on hold. But experts say there’s plenty of potential to turn methane from manure from a liability into a commodity.
Drawing connection: Art class unites formerly unhoused men with case managers
Brad Schubert, a resident at a Minneapolis facility for men who've faced homelessness, took part in a unique six-week art course. This collaboration between the facility and the Minneapolis Institute of Art led to an exhibition and improved communication between residents and their case managers.
New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up.
Nearly 1,000 volunteers pack meals for 9/11 day of service in Twin Cities
Volunteers took to the basketball court at the University of St. Thomas on Monday to pack hundreds of thousands of meals — part of a national day of service meant to commemorate the lives of those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Frey picks Hennepin County judge as new Minneapolis community safety head
Toddrick Barnette, currently the county’s chief judge, will replace Cedric Alexander, who resigned after less than a year in the newly created position that combined five departments, including Minneapolis police.
Chef Yia Vang announces new restaurant Vinai will open next spring in Minneapolis
Acclaimed chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen has announced plans to open a new restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, in the space soon to be vacated by the Dangerous Man Brewing taproom.