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Data centers spark opposition from residents, concerns over energy use

Data centers spark opposition from residents, concerns over energy use

Tract, a development company based in Colorado, is proposing to build the $5 billion project for an undisclosed company, one of several data centers under construction or planned in Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

The automaker will focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems for personal vehicles like its Super Cruise, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel.
by The Associated Press

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‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

As clouds form in Minnesota’s budget outlook, state lawmakers in both parties say they’ll work to squeeze out savings from programs missing the mark. But how much of a dent would that make?
by Clay Masters

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Backers of proposed resort expansion near Ely drop plans amid state lawsuit

Backers of proposed resort expansion near Ely drop plans amid state lawsuit

Backers of a proposed $45 million expansion of Silver Rapids Lodge near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness have dropped their plans after a lawsuit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth chooses Arizona agency over local firms to market the city to tourists

Duluth chooses Arizona agency over local firms to market the city to tourists

The Duluth City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to award a multimillion-dollar tourism marketing contract to a company based in Tucson, Ariz., over objections from some in the business community who wanted the city to hire a local firm.
by Dan Kraker

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Timeline of the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter

Timeline of the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter

The search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer since Thompson was ambushed Wednesday outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel has stretched beyond New York City. Here's what we know so far about what the NYPD describes as a planned attack.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new.
by The Associated Press

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