Greater Minnesota

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.
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.
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.
 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.
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.
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.