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Walz signs universal school meals bill into Minnesota law

Walz signs universal school meals bill into Minnesota law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Friday that will provide breakfasts and lunches at no charge to students at participating schools. It makes Minnesota the fourth state in the country to do so.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

The buildings around us were built for yesterday’s weather and climate. But what about the buildings of tomorrow? A new report reveals a large a gap between current building standards and those we’ll need for the climate of the future.
by Paul Huttner

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The secret to making snowplowing more efficient? Let a computer figure it out

The secret to making snowplowing more efficient? Let a computer figure it out

As straightforward as the work of snowplowing may seem, however, figuring out an efficient route is anything but. Joris Kinable, a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon, who helped Pittsburgh optimize their snowplowing, thinks it’s time cities hand the job over to a computer.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Xcel: Radioactive water leaked in November at Monticello nuclear plant

Xcel: Radioactive water leaked in November at Monticello nuclear plant

State regulators said Thursday that they do not believe the contaminated water has left the Xcel Energy site but they’re pumping out contaminated groundwater for storage and are also monitoring local wells. It’s not clear why the leak wasn't disclosed to the public until three months after it occurred.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

With rain and snow in the forecast, maybe you're looking for a quieter way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. James Beard Award-winner and cookbook author Beth Dooley is here with some ideas.
by Catharine Richert, Amy Felegy and Megan Burks

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‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

As policy makers wrestle with how to build out a charging network for electric cars, EVs are growing in popularity. In fact, some models are hard to find in Minnesota right now.  
by Mark Zdechlik

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Auditor's report finds Southwest Light Rail project has governance issues

Auditor's report finds Southwest Light Rail project has governance issues

A new report on the Southwest Light Rail project has identified a host of governance issues, and suggests that the Minnesota Legislature fundamentally reorganize how such major transit projects are planned, paid for and built.
by Tim Nelson

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The city of St. Paul opens Rondo Inheritance Fund

The city of St. Paul opens Rondo Inheritance Fund

The Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, once a lively and vibrant epicenter, was divided into two by the construction of I-94 in the 1950s. Hundreds lost their homes and were displaced. Decades later, the city of St. Paul is looking to make amends.
by Catharine Richert and Ngoc Bui

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