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How ‘virtual’ power plants could help Minnesota charge toward a clean energy future

How ‘virtual’ power plants could help Minnesota charge toward a clean energy future

As it gets more expensive and costly to build traditional power plants and electric distribution systems, so-called “virtual power plants” could play an increasingly important role in meeting Minnesota’s clean energy goals.
by Dan Kraker

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NASCAR on ice? Cars, community drive Minnesota’s frozen lake racers

NASCAR on ice? Cars, community drive Minnesota’s frozen lake racers

Cars traveling at high speeds on glare ice might sound like a disaster in the making. But for dozens of drivers in Otter Tail County, it’s a recipe for winter fun. Meet the Bass Lake racers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Public input sought on elk restoration plan in northeast Minnesota

Public input sought on elk restoration plan in northeast Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will host meetings on Feb. 10 and Feb. 13 to outline a new management plan to restore elk to the northeast.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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New behavioral health clinic focusing on rural communities opens doors in Mankato

New behavioral health clinic focusing on rural communities opens doors in Mankato

Staff, public officials and MSU Mankato students gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Rural Behavioral Health Clinic in Mankato this week. Designed to serve Minnesota’s south central region, it will provide counseling and case management services, while also offering training to students at the school.
by Hannah Yang

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Duluth’s one-man newsroom embraces ‘bare-knuckles’ journalism

Duluth’s one-man newsroom embraces ‘bare-knuckles’ journalism

John Ramos started the Duluth Monitor in 2019 with an aggressive approach to reporting local news. His reporting has upset some local officials but he says readers appreciate his muckraking style.
by Dan Gunderson

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CWD detected in two new areas of the state

CWD detected in two new areas of the state

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported the discovery of chronic wasting disease in two new areas of the state. The deer infected with the always-fatal disease were identified during testing of samples gathered during the recent firearms season.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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74-year-old ultra runner pulls out of Arrowhead 135, only six miles from finish

74-year-old ultra runner pulls out of Arrowhead 135, only six miles from finish

Michael Koppy, the 74-year-old from the Duluth area who was vying to become the oldest person to finish the Arrowhead Ultra 135 on foot, pulled out of the race Wednesday afternoon because of severe back pain, only about six miles from the finish.
by Dan Kraker

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