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Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4

The DNR says Minnesota’s iconic state fish is not currently in crisis. But walleye are facing a number of complicating factors that could affect their long-term health, including climate change, invasive species and increased pressure from anglers armed with better gear and technology.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Controversy over data centers in Minnesota leads to calls for statewide moratorium, new regulations

Opponents of the massive projects say the measures the Legislature passed last year aren’t enough to protect communities, residents and the environment from potential negative impacts. They’re calling for a two-year moratorium on new data centers and other restrictions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP due to new eligibility requirements

Thousands of Minnesotans to be kicked off SNAP due to new eligibility requirements

Thousands of Minnesotans will soon lose the assistance they rely upon to buy food as newly expanded work requirements and the elimination of several exemptions for SNAP benefits that are a part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” go into effect.
by Hannah Yang

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Holdingford fire highlights the importance of small-town grain mills as community hubs

Holdingford fire highlights the importance of small-town grain mills as community hubs

The Holdingford Mill, which stood for over a hundred years, burned down on Feb. 15, leaving only a warehouse behind. While the business is not shutting down for good, it will never operate at the same scale it used to.
by Noah Bloch

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Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Medical providers are increasingly concerned that some of their rural patients who need to drive long distances to see specialists are missing appointments because they fear being picked up by federal immigration agents.
by Molly Castle Work

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Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

For more than a century, native rough fish like redhorse, bowfin and buffalo were lumped in with invasive species like common carp — and not considered worthy of protection or management. But there’s growing respect for the species and concern about a potential population decline. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Town of Bagley scraps plans to disband police department

Town of Bagley scraps plans to disband police department

In October, the city of Bagley announced they were considering just that. But after months of debate the city council recently voted unanimously to keep its police department for the foreseeable future
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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