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Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

A device that looks like a high-tech bowling ball that can be attached to power lines can open up excess capacity on electric transmission lines, paving the way for more solar and wind power — and cost savings for consumers. 
by Dan Kraker

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Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough

Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough

The public comment window will soon close on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s rules for protecting groundwater from nitrates, which can be detrimental to human health in large amounts.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota

First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota

Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
by Nicole Ki

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How to fix our broken immigration system

Immigration is a divisive issue — but everyone agrees on one thing: The system we have right now is broken. Kerri Miller talks with two immigration experts on what a functioning system might look like.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Walz unveils plan to 'transform' Minnesota's human services system

Walz unveils plan to 'transform' Minnesota's human services system

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday out rolled a plan to remake the way Minnesota provides Medicaid services that includes centralizing much of the work handled now by counties and the state’s managed care organizations.
by Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson

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