Minnesota
Monday, May 6, 2024
In some MN counties, wind turbines are taxpayers, too
Minnesota is coming off another windy month of April. Those strong wind gusts may have translated into some extra cash for counties with wind …
Broadband crunch produces side effect: underground digging mishaps
Government leaders are acting with urgency to get underserved communities connected with high speed internet but in Minnesota, underground digging …
AI has its critics, but for stroke patients, it might be a lifesaver
Artificial intelligence has come under scrutiny over potential negative impacts on society but a Minnesota medical expert said it has become one of ma…
Report: Carbon-free sources now power more than half of Minnesota’s electricity
Minnesota is a leader in renewable energy - getting 54% of its electricity from zero-carbon sources last year, according to the 2024 Minnesota Energy …
MN appeals for roadside cleanup volunteers
Minnesota is closing in on the 35th anniversary of a volunteer program for clearing litter and debris along highways and rest areas. With spring in …
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a measure which would force employers to properly classify certain trade union workers and others as employees rat…
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board candidates fighting diversity pro…
Can taller cover crops help clean the water in farm country?
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
New data illustrates turnover trends among local election administrators
Local offices around the country that help administer elections have seen higher rates of turnover in the past two decades. Newly compiled data show …
Midwest communities embrace unique musical instrument
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collab…
Measuring long-term impact of Simpson trial on media literacy
O.J. Simpson's death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts …