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Mississippi River Highways Reopen for 2024 as Towboat Leads the Way

March 18, 2024September 24, 2025

The mighty Mississippi is flowing with commerce once again! The first towboat of the 2024 navigation season has passed…

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Why is Minnesota So Liberal? Exploring the North Star State’s Progressive Roots

March 17, 2024October 15, 2025

Minnesota’s politics have long marched to a more progressive beat compared to its Midwestern neighbors. While states like North…

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Minnesota Roads: The Smoothest Drive in America?

Minnesota Roads: The Smoothest Drive in America?

March 16, 2024December 10, 2025

You know that feeling when you’re driving on a road that’s so smooth, you could practically eat off it?…

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Gov. Noem’s Texas Smile Makeover Sparks Ethics Concerns in South Dakota

Gov. Noem’s Texas Smile Makeover Sparks Ethics Concerns in South Dakota

March 15, 2024December 10, 2025

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota is never one to shy away from the spotlight. But a video…

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Meta Comes to Minnesota: $800M Data Center Bringing Jobs, Renewable Energy Boom to Rosemount

March 15, 2024December 11, 2025

It’s official – the Twin Cities metro area is now home to a massive new Meta data center campus…

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The Billionaire Buying Up Duluth’s Park Point: What’s Her Plan?

March 13, 2024October 10, 2025

You’ve probably heard the rumors swirling around Duluth’s iconic Park Point neighborhood lately. A billionaire has been quietly buying…

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Grandpa Joe’s Takes Over Blue Sun: Must-Visit Soda Shops in Twin Cities

March 12, 2024December 28, 2025

In a sweet move that expands its soda pop footprint, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop has acquired local Minnesota retailer…

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South Dakota Pulls the Rug Out From Under Minnesota Tuition Deal

South Dakota Pulls the Rug Out From Under Minnesota Tuition Deal

March 12, 2024December 13, 2025

Well, this was a real kick in the pants for students and families planning on that discounted Minnesota tuition….

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Uber and Lyft Drivers get a Raise in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Just Passed a $15 Minimum Wage for Uber and Lyft Drivers – But Will the Companies Stick Around?

March 8, 2024January 11, 2026

In a bold move that reverberated through the gig economy workforce, the Minneapolis City Council voted 9-4 in December…

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Cannabis Buzz: Minnesota’s Temporary License Plan Proposed

Cannabis Buzz: Minnesota’s Temporary License Plan Proposed

March 7, 2024October 15, 2025

Hey cannabis fans! I’ve got some major news to report from the land of 10,000 lakes. Minnesota’s new Office…

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