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City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions

The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Costs could squeeze Minnesota farmers long after Strait of Hormuz reopens

Costs could squeeze Minnesota farmers long after Strait of Hormuz reopens

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed amid the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities, which could remain high into next year.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota journalist attended White House Correspondents' Dinner to protest, but didn't get the chance

Minnesota-based independent journalist Georgia Fort attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to stand for the First Amendment by walking out during the president's speech. She didn’t have the opportunity.
by Heidi Raschke and Cathy Wurzer

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Gov. Tim Walz talks Trump targeting Minnesota on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Minnesota governor and former vice presidential nominee Tim Walz appeared Wednesday night on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Los Angeles. The big topic of conversation? President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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The Senate overturned a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. What happens next?

The Senate overturned a mining ban near the Boundary Waters. What happens next?

Last week, the U.S. Senate overturned a 20-year federal mining ban on land near the Boundary Waters. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what the change means and what happens next.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown

Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown

Best Buy on Wednesday named insider Jason Bonfig as CEO, replacing longtime executive Corie Barry, in a leadership change that comes as the U.S. retailer grapples with weak consumer demand and tariff‑related supply‑chain pressures.
by Reuters

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