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Appleton residents voice concerns about new ICE facility

Appleton residents voice concerns about new ICE facility

State Rep. Paul Anderson co-hosted a town hall forum on the Appleton Detention Facility — formerly known as the Prairie Correctional Facility — which will begin housing people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers later this year.
by MPR News Staff

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Native entrepreneur continues to build EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest

Native entrepreneur continues to build EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest

Native entrepreneur Bob Blake has built 80 EV charging stations on tribal land across the Midwest and has handed over ownership of the assets to the tribal nations. Blake said he has found ways to work around the barriers that keep capital out of Indian Country.
by Melissa Olson

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Minnesota lost jobs in July, fewer seeking work

Minnesota lost jobs in July, fewer seeking work

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said the state lost jobs last month and fewer people are looking for work.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Minnesota hemp farmers rethink the crop as federal hemp-THC ban approaches

Minnesota hemp farmers rethink the crop as federal hemp-THC ban approaches

After growing hemp since 2019, Jeremy Saueressig decided to plant more soybeans this year instead. He’s among the hemp farmers calling it quits due to uncertainty.
by Nicole Ki

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Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Bent Paddle Brewing is counting down the days until a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that have boosted business as beer sales have declined. The U.S. Senate recently voted to delay the ban by one month.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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North Loop Mpls. residents gather to discuss proposed data center project

North Loop Mpls. residents gather to discuss proposed data center project

Developer Legacy Investing has bought the old Minnesota Star Tribune printing facility with intentions to turn it into a data center. The North Loop Neighborhood Association has organized workshops for the neighborhood to facilitate conversations about the project.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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