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At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers

At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers

Opponents hoped the Minnesota Legislature would approve new oversight of large data centers this year, but those bills never gained momentum. Lawmakers adjourned last month without passing any new restrictions.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills

Duluth engineering professor’s fabric recycler keeps old clothes out of landfills

University of Minnesota Duluth engineering professor Abbie Clarke-Sather’s “fiber shredder” breaks clothing down into reusable threads in 90 seconds. The machine may help recycle clothing and keep it out of landfills.
by Dan Kraker

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Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

Appeals court rules against Faribault, says proposed data center needs more environmental study

The city of Faribault decided it did not need to conduct an extensive environmental review of a massive proposed data center. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy appealed the city’s decision.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire

A wildfire that has burned an estimated 33 acres near Ely was believed to be caused by U.S. Forest Service crews conducting prescribed burn preparation work to improve forest health and resilience.
by Nicole Ki

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In deeply Catholic central Minnesota, St. Cloud Diocese looks to reduce parishes, close churches

In deeply Catholic central Minnesota, St. Cloud Diocese looks to reduce parishes, close churches

The St. Cloud Diocese’s plan is a dramatic reshuffling of religious and community life in a part of central Minnesota with deep Catholic roots. Church officials say declining attendance and a shortage of priests are driving the changes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Wildfire burning near Burntside Lake outside Ely forces evacuations

Wildfire burning near Burntside Lake outside Ely forces evacuations

The Birch Bay Fire has burned about 25 to 30 acres near the North Arm of Burntside Lake, about eight miles outside Ely. Nine cabins have been evacuated.
by Dan Kraker

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Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

Environmental cleanup of St. Louis River nears completion

The St. Louis River where it flows into Lake Superior was heavily polluted for decades by a legacy of historic industrial pollution. Now Minnesota is on the cusp of completing the river’s environmental transformation.
by Dan Kraker

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