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Feds announce major investments in Minnesota's electric grid

Feds announce major investments in Minnesota's electric grid

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $150 million in grants to Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power to fund microgrids in Minneapolis and upgrade a major transmission line that carries wind energy from North Dakota.
by Dan Kraker

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DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

In a pair of sentencing orders last week, Judge Matthew Quinn said the law restoring voting rights to those convicted of a felony who serve out their prison sentence was unconstitutional. And he barred two people from voting, registering to vote or attempting to vote while on probation.
by Dana Ferguson

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After surviving heart attack, Angela Conley seeks to raise risk awareness among Black women

After surviving heart attack, Angela Conley seeks to raise risk awareness among Black women

Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley survived a heart attack at just 45 years old and wants to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, which affects a disproportionately high number of Black women.
by Nina Moini

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Minnesota GOP pivots, pushes for early voting this cycle

Minnesota GOP pivots, pushes for early voting this cycle

State and national GOP leaders are working to convince right-leaning voters to cast ballots early in the off-year election, which some see as a warmup for larger contests in 2024.
by Dana Ferguson

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State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

The loan approved Tuesday by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation will aid a Missouri-based company’s effort to build a $68 million cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility on the site of a long-abandoned lumber mill.
by Dan Kraker

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U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.
by Lexie Schapitl, Deirdre Walsh, Claudia Grisales, Kelsey Snell and Tyler Bartlam

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Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Joshua Pleasnick reportedly told a police officer he had no intention of using the weapon but wanted to speak to Gov. Tony Evers about men who have been abused by women but aren’t getting any help from authorities.
by The Associated Press

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
by Allison Aubrey

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