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Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

The city of Faribault decided it did not need to conduct an extensive environmental review of a massive proposed data center. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy appealed the city’s decision.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A stormy and steamy few days ahead

A stormy and steamy few days ahead

We’re in for a steamy and stormy few days. We’ll have several chances of storms — some severe — especially Wednesday. It will also be hot and humid before a cool front moves in later in the week.

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Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

A wildfire that has burned an estimated 33 acres near Ely was believed to be caused by U.S. Forest Service crews conducting prescribed burn preparation work to improve forest health and resilience.
by Nicole Ki

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New data shows mixed results from St. Paul’s housing policies

New data shows mixed results from St. Paul’s housing policies

A new tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis illuminates the effects of St. Paul housing policies, including how rent control chilled new housing development and how changes to zoning laws are starting to boost supply.
by Chris Farrell and Annie Baxter

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Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Amid Minnesota’s frequent temperature swings, there’s one place that scientists expect to stay consistently cool all year: underground. But a geologist says groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warmer than it should be, and he’s concerned that could cause problems above the surface.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Vampires, literary monsters and a cake: The Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins

Vampires, literary monsters and a cake: The Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins

Twenty-four Broadway shows will hope to nab at least one win Sunday across the 26 Tony categories, which can mean the difference between keeping the doors open and pulling down the curtain.
by The Associated Press

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4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup

4 takeaways from the U.S. men's final tune-up games before the World Cup

The U.S. men's national team chose to play a pair of highly-ranked, super competitive teams in the final lead-up to the World Cup: Senegal and Germany. The matches showed the U.S. is ready.
by Becky Sullivan

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