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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?
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.
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).
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.
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.
Bills to pay FAA, TSA workers during shutdowns stall in Congress
Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns.