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Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy’s future  

Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy’s future  

The state Public Utilities Commission is weighing whether a tribal nation that buys power from a local electric cooperative can also operate its own massive solar array that may harm the co-op. The case raises questions of state law and tribal sovereignty.
by Melissa Olson

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Do good neighbors make good economies? Minnesota could be a test case

Do good neighbors make good economies? Minnesota could be a test case

Economic studies strongly suggest that higher levels of trust can lead to increased commerce, promote financial innovation and even foster economic growth. Will the neighborly care and civic engagement in Minnesota during the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge translate into economic resilience?
by Chris Farrell

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There are gaps in Minnesota's flood forecast network. Could AI help? 

There are gaps in Minnesota's flood forecast network. Could AI help? 

A new model developed by a U of M researcher that blends artificial intelligence with more traditional forecasting techniques could bring flood forecasts to many parts of the state that lack them.
by Dan Kraker

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Pistons beat the Timberwolves 109-87 to strengthen hold on East’s top seed

Pistons beat the Timberwolves 109-87 to strengthen hold on East’s top seed

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards (right knee inflammation) missed his sixth straight game. The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).
by The Associated Press

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Lawmakers want Minnesota to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

Lawmakers want Minnesota to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

A coalition of utilities, counties, clean energy groups and labor unions known as the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance is pushing the Legislature to reconsider the state’s moratorium on new nuclear plants. Some legislators want to fund a study of the potential impacts.
by Kirsti Marohn

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NBA fines Naz Reid $50K for comments on officials

NBA fines Naz Reid $50K for comments on officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves’ Naz Reid $50,000 and ejected him for questioning the integrity of officials during Wednesday’s overtime win against the Rockets.
by The Associated Press

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