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Some Winona County services remain down and off-line following cyberattack
Winona County officials say some of its computer systems remain off-line as they work to restore services following a cyberattack earlier this week. The county’s IT team has been working around the clock, with assistance from the Minnesota National Guard cyber protection team to address the breach.
Lakota artist’s solo exhibition captures the tradition of storytelling
Danielle SeeWalker shares artworks inspired by grandmothers and elders in her solo exhibition, Uŋči Said So. The exhibition opens Friday at All My Relations Arts gallery in Minneapolis.
Westwood Elementary has been closed since the March 31 fire for extensive cleaning and safety testing. Repairing the damage will cost an estimated $2 million.
Minneapolis City Council denies reappointment of community safety head Todd Barnette
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-6 against reappointing Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette to his post on Thursday. Frey says he’ll veto that. The council will need a two-thirds majority — nine votes — to override the veto.
Black Visions launches effort to redistribute money raised following George Floyd's murder
Black Visions has already redistributed millions of dollars which it raised following the murder of George Floyd. Now a new grant pool of $500,000 will go to support Black Minnesotans facing economic hardship.
State lawmaker explains proposal to raise sales tax to help HCMC amid financial crisis
State lawmakers are considering a proposal to use sales tax money to help HCMC avoid closing as it faces a major financial crisis. Republican Rep. Danny Nadeau spoke more about his bill that got a hearing Thursday at the State Capitol.
Winona County cyberattack is part of a trend as local governments are increasingly targeted
This week’s cyber attack on Winona County’s government IT networks is part of a trend, as cybercriminals are increasingly targeting local units of government, which they see as lucrative targets.
Minnesota gas prices continue to climb
While crude oil prices dropped this week following news of a tenuous ceasefire in the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota.
Opponents of data centers join with critics of power line proposal in northern Minnesota
Opponents of a massive data center proposed by Google in the small northern Minnesota city of Hermantown are also speaking out against a proposed electric transmission line that advocates argue is needed for the transmission of energy generated from renewable sources.