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Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Proposed high-voltage powerline gets state regulators’ approval

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy jointly plan to build the 180-mile project, which could cost upwards of $1 billion. The utilities say the new high-voltage line is needed to help maintain a reliable power grid, as they transition away from fossil fuel plants to renewable energy such as solar and wind. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump ordena detener el reasentamiento de refugiados interrumpiendo esfuerzos de agencias en Minnesota

Trump ordena detener el reasentamiento de refugiados interrumpiendo esfuerzos de agencias en Minnesota

Los funcionarios de las agencias de reasentamiento de refugiados en Minnesota dicen que la orden ejecutiva de Trump que detiene el Programa de Admisión de Refugiados está interrumpiendo los esfuerzos para traer, a Estados Unidos y al estado, a personas que enfrentan conflictos en sus países de origen.
by Sarah Thamer

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St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

St. Paul City Council approves charter change to allow administrative fines

The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday voted to amend the city’s charter to allow it to impose fines for ordinance violations. It was one of few large cities in Minnesota that didn’t already have that power.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Tras 100 años de espera, se propone un Museo Latino para San Pablo

Tras 100 años de espera, se propone un Museo Latino para San Pablo

La Alianza de Liderazgo Latino en Minnesota (Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance, en inglés) está abogando por crear el Museo Latino de Minnesota, con el objetivo de celebrar y preservar las artes, el patrimonio y la comunidad latina. El centro cultural se ubicaría en el histórico West Side Flats de San Pablo y abriría sus puertas el 2029. Para ello se espera recaudar $20 millones.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Twin Cities area school employee charged with possesing child sexual abuse images

Twin Cities area school employee charged with possesing child sexual abuse images

A recess and traffic monitor in the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District was arrested last week. Authorities say they have not found any indication that students at the schools he worked at were involved.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

Eleven Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025. The list includes five Minnesota chefs being awarded Best Chef in the Midwest category and one Minneapolis chef, Ann Ahmed, being named Outstanding Chef.
by Anika Besst

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First phase of Mankato’s supportive housing project receives $7.2 million state grant

First phase of Mankato’s supportive housing project receives $7.2 million state grant

Mankato is one of many communities around Minnesota facing challenges as people experience chronic homelessness. One barrier is the lack of affordable housing, but there are continuing efforts moving unhoused people into permanent supportive housing. 
by Hannah Yang

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