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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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Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Construction activity is slowing down, according to a survey of construction firms conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said residential housing activity, in particular, is falling.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Catering truck drivers at MSP say company is putting worker safety at risk

Catering truck drivers at MSP say company is putting worker safety at risk

Catering truck drivers at MSP say LSG Sky Chefs’ move to single-driver trucks has made their work more dangerous, and workers joined Attorney General Keith Ellison on Monday to call attention to the safety concerns.
by Ellie Roth

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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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Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley speaks out after firing

Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley said CBS' news leader Bari Weiss shouldn't be leading the network. Pelley spoke to The New York Timees just days after being fired by CBS.
by Michel Martin and David Folkenflik

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