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Minnesota’s energy future deserves better than BlackRock’s empty promises
Utility Dive
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Alissa Jean Schafer is climate and energy director at Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit watchdog group focused on the impacts of private firms on people and the planet. Over a year after announcing its plan to take over Minnesota...
Construction company opens innovation lab for R&D
ColoradoBiz
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August 27, 2025
By Brian Johnson BridgeTower Media Newswires Mortenson is taking its research and development work to another level with help from a new space in Fridley, Minnesota. In Brief: Facility supports testing, prototyping, and product development....
U of M survey finds Minnesotans concerned about health of lakes, rivers
Post-Bulletin - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — A new survey by the University of Minnesota found that an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans are concerned about the state’s lakes and rivers and support scientific research to address threats to clean water. The university’s...
3 dead, 17 injured as gunman opens fire at Minneapolis church school
EMS1 - Texas
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August 27, 2025
Highlights from the press conference: The shooting occurred during a mass marking the first week of school 2 children, ages 8 and 10, killed 17 people were injured, 14 of whom are children 2 children in critical condition Shooter deceased UPDATED...
Rare Virus Has Now Killed Two People in Minnesota
KDHL Radio - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
A rare virus has now turned deadly in Minnesota, with two confirmed deaths linked to the disease. Health officials are raising alarms, warning residents to take precautions as they monitor for more cases. Ever since the pandemic five years ago,...
A Chronic Hater Attempts to Enjoy the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Racket - Minneapolis
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August 27, 2025
I expected, before going to the 54th annual Minnesota Renaissance Festival last weekend, to have conflicting thoughts about the place. To be overwhelmed both by the crowds and muck and by my professional obligation to give an event I find annoying...
2 children are dead and 17 people injured in Minneapolis school mass shooting; shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
KTVZ - Oregon
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August 27, 2025
By NBC News Watch LIVE coverage on KTVZ+ What we know about the shooting Two children are dead, ages 8 and 10, after a gunman opened fire at the Annunciation Catholic School during a morning Mass on the south side of Minneapolis, authorities said....
West Nile alert issued as two fatalities confirmed in Minnesota
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
Risks of mosquito-borne West Nile virus are increasing amid a hot and rainy summer season, the Minnesota Department of Health warned this week.The state so far has confirmed 20 cases, including two deaths, which occur when the infection causes...
Free activities at the Minnesota State Fair
KAAL TV - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
(ABC 6 News) — Heading up to the Minnesota State Fair is an annual tradition for many, but it can get expensive. So, the ABC 6 News Good Morning team checked out a few of the activities you can do for free at the fair. The fair offers many free...
Adam Thielen finally traded to Minnesota Vikings from the Carolina Panthers
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR and JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER Published: 10:08 EDT, 27 August 2025 | Updated: 11:07 EDT, 27 August 2025 The Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings are finally closing in on a trade for wide receiver...
Nottingham Construction fined for improperly disposing of asbestos
Vadnais Heights Press - Minnesota
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said Nottingham Construction failed to notify the agency that it was demolishing a property in Mahtomedi that contained asbestos. MPCA investigators also said Nottingham Construction failed to send the...
Grant money available for Minnesota gas stations looking to add renewable pumps
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025 ST. Paul, Minn. –The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has around four million dollars available to help gas stations expand access to renewable fuels. Program administrator Jenny Lezer says they have grant funding that can go to...
Gunman opens fire at Minneapolis church school
EMS1 - Texas
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August 27, 2025
By Steve Karnowski and Mark Van Cleave Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — A shooting occurred Wednesday morning during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, Minnesota governor’s said. Authorities gave no immediate information on...
Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: at Minnesota & at St. Thomas
Anonymous Eagle - Wisconsin
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August 27, 2025
If you were looking for reasons to be concerned about Marquette women’s soccer this fall, the last two matches gave you some pretty solid options. I thought that Marquette looked like a confident and capable soccer team as they beat Northern...
U.S. House delegation visits Alaska this week, with focus on mining, timber and drilling
Alaska Beacon
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August 27, 2025
Ten members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources are making an unusual visit to Alaska this week during a break from business on Capitol Hill. The 45-person committee deals with a variety of issues pertaining to...
Mortenson opens innovation lab for construction R&D
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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August 27, 2025
In Brief: Facility supports testing, prototyping, and product development. Outfitted with 3D printers, CNC machines, and fabrication tools. Teams advancing solar robotics and semi-automated assembly lines. Mortenson is taking its research and...
Beloved Minnesota Native Adam Thielen Makes His Vikings Comeback
Power 96 - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
Minnesota native Adam Thielen is reportedly headed back to the Minnesota Vikings. The wide receiver, who spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, was re-acquired by the Vikings in exchange for a pair of draft picks, per ESPN's Adam...
Minnesota Recruiting: Gophers set to receive visit from three-star DL Isaac Miller
On3
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August 27, 2025
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will be receiving a visit from Waukesha (Wis.) Catholic Memorial 2027 defensive lineman Isaac Miller in September. According to Badger Blitz’s Evan Flood, Miller will be making his way to the Twin Cities late next...
Minnesota Wild rank No. 14 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2025
The Athletic
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August 27, 2025
The Wild are in a bit of a no man’s land as a franchise. They have a good but not great NHL team, and the same is reflected in their farm system. They have a bunch of dependable prospects, some with legit talent, but Zeev Buium is the only true...
Minnesota nonprofit brings tasty snacks, unique mission to state fair
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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Highland Popcorn, a non-profit employing individuals with disabilities, is at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. The organization offers unique popcorn flavors, including one created specifically for the fair. Father and son Shamus and...