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Wood heater makers push back against tighter pollution rules

Wood heater makers push back against tighter pollution rules

Health experts warn the units pollute too much. The industry warns tighter EPA standards will force higher costs on consumers. Minnesota is home to the nation's largest wood boiler builder, and wood heat is hugely popular here.
by Dan Gunderson

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Protection for the steel industry is as old as America

Protection for the steel industry is as old as America

The U.S. steel industry has enjoyed protection from foreign competitors since the 1790s. It says new import tariffs are actually just leveling the playing field and shouldn't be labeled "protection."

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Facebook updates community standards, expands appeals process

Facebook updates community standards, expands appeals process

The social media company announced changes to its community standards, releasing internal review guidelines and allowing appeals of content removal decisions.
by Ian Wren

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Some Minnesotans will see taxes rise under House GOP plan

Some Minnesotans will see taxes rise under House GOP plan

The author of a House Republican proposal to simplify the state tax code and bring it closer in line to recent federal changes acknowledged some Minnesotans would see a tax increase.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance

Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance

State regulators are weighing whether to let Enbridge Energy build a new high-volume oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The company says the new line is vital to the nation's energy needs and will be strong and safe. Environmentalists say it's a disaster waiting to happen. Is there a middle ground?
by Dan Kraker

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Rapidly melting snow causing flooding in Sibley County

The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Highway 93 in Sibley County Sunday due to flooding along the Rush River. The roadway was closed between Highway 169 and Henderson.
by Associated Press

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Alexa, tell me a national security secret: Amazon's reach goes beyond the Post Office

Alexa, tell me a national security secret: Amazon's reach goes beyond the Post Office

It's little known that the CIA uses Amazon Web Services to store its data, and, now, it's the favorite for a big-money Pentagon contract to do the same. Amazon's tentacles go to other agencies, too.

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Did the new tax law cut your taxes? You might be surprised

Did the new tax law cut your taxes? You might be surprised

Minnesota tax preparers warn many people could get some bad news at tax time next year if they don't find out now how the new Republican tax law changes their tax obligation.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Pipeline to 'nowhere' no more: water project nears Worthington

Pipeline to 'nowhere' no more: water project nears Worthington

The Lewis and Clark project in southwestern Minnesota will be completed this fall after nearly 30 years of waiting, bringing the city some much-needed water security.
by Mark Steil

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