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Afro Deli owner named national small business owner of the year
Abdirahman Kahin, a native of the east-African nation Djibouti, started with one restaurant near the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus and now has four establishments in the Twin Cities.
Xcel gets $20 million for batteries to store solar, wind power
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has agreed to commit $20 million in grant funding for the projects. The battery systems will allow Xcel to store renewable energy for later use, when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing.
Will April debates bring May deals? This week at Minnesota Capitol could tell
As lawmakers near their deadline to close out the legislative session, they’ll meet in conference committees this week to try to agree on final versions of budget bills that both chambers can accept.
Proposed shift in funding for older adult services worries rural providers
Rural Minnesota agencies that serve seniors are concerned a revised funding formula will mean fewer dollars to serve growing demand. The Minnesota Board on Aging says the update reflects changing demographics.
Bridge to the spirit realm: Hmong shamanism in Minnesota
As older generations of Hmong people pass away, so do the traditions they brought with them to America. A traditional role in Hmong spirituality may be key to keeping those traditions alive.  
Jessie Diggins' former ski coach to boycott 'Birkie' over gender equity concerns
Kris Hansen, the longtime coach at Stillwater High School, and former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, wants Birkie race officials to make changes that would result in more women qualifying to start in prime positions earlier in the race.