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Google revealed as tenant for massive Pine Island data center project

Google revealed as tenant for massive Pine Island data center project

The city of Pine Island has revealed that Google is the big tech company behind a proposed large-scale data center, which has been the center of controversy in the small community just north of Rochester.
by Catharine Richert

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ALDI plans downtown St. Paul grocery store

ALDI plans downtown St. Paul grocery store

ALDI has filed permits to open a grocery store in downtown St. Paul, taking over the former Lunds & Byerlys space, though an opening date remains unclear.
by Regina Medina

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The economic impact of ICE in Minnesota

The economic impact of ICE in Minnesota

Increased immigration enforcement has disrupted workplaces, employees and local businesses. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about the impact and how to move forward.   
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Minneapolis Fed President has ‘cautious optimism’ about economy, defends need for Fed independence

Minneapolis Fed President has ‘cautious optimism’ about economy, defends need for Fed independence

Neel Kashkari, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discussed the Upper Midwest economy, data centers and the central bank's independence during a wide-ranging interview with MPR and at a fireside chat with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Opponents of the massive projects say the measures the Legislature passed last year aren’t enough to protect communities, residents and the environment from potential negative impacts. They’re calling for a two-year moratorium on new data centers and other restrictions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis City Council renews liquor licenses for two hotels allegedly housing ICE agents

Minneapolis City Council renews liquor licenses for two hotels allegedly housing ICE agents

The Minneapolis City Council approved liquor license renewals Thursday for two hotels that protesters have targeted for allegedly housing federal agents. Some council members pushed to deny the licenses, pointing to public comment from staff at the hotels who said they felt unsafe.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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