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Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish

U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish

Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market

Duluth's iconic foam dome 'Flintstone House' hits the market

The foam-shell triple dome home, known locally as the “Flintstone House” or “Mushroom House” is for sale $369,999. Built in 1970, it was last for sale five years ago.
by Dan Kraker

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Minneapolis City Council imposes six-month halt on data centers

Minneapolis City Council imposes six-month halt on data centers

The six-month halt includes an exception for data centers with less than 350,000 square feet of new or expanded space that are located in the downtown area.
by MPR News Staff

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Rochester mayoral race getting crowded as NAACP’s Elegbede enters

Rochester mayoral race getting crowded as NAACP’s Elegbede enters

The field of candidates vying for the top office in the city of Rochester is getting crowded. The latest to enter is the local NAACP president, bringing the number of announced candidates to seven.
by Catharine Richert

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ICE agent charged in Twin Cities road rage incident posts bond

ICE agent charged in Twin Cities road rage incident posts bond

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of pointing his handgun at two people in an alleged road rage incident made his first court appearance Friday after returning to Minnesota and posting $100,000 bond.
by Matt Sepic

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‘Right leader at the right time’: Burnsville Police's Tanya Schwartz honored ahead of retirement

‘Right leader at the right time’: Burnsville Police's Tanya Schwartz honored ahead of retirement

Burnsville city officials, police officers, firefighters, family members and residents packed City Hall this week to celebrate police chief Tanya Schwartz’s 31-year career and honor her leadership.
by Sarah Thamer

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