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A proposed data center project in Hermantown is drawing continued debate as communities across the country weigh the benefits and concerns tied to the fast-growing industry.Critics have raised questions about environmental impacts, tax incentives, and water use connected to massive facilities designed to process artificial intelligence and other digital data.Meanwhile, Minnesota-based Geronimo Power is promoting…
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Minnesota pollution officials say residents should prepare for another active summer for poor air quality tied to wildfire smoke and ozone pollution. State meteorologists predict between 12 and 16 smoke-impacted days this summer, along with up to six high-ozone days during hot weather. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler says air quality affects every Minnesotan. Officials encourage…
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Minnesota is preparing to ban cryptocurrency kiosks statewide amid growing concerns about scams targeting consumers. Governor Tim Walz signed the law this week, requiring crypto kiosks to go offline by August first and removed completely by the end of the year.State officials say Minnesota has seen more than 130 reported crypto kiosk scam complaints since…
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are reminding Minnesotans to take precautions as tick season ramps up.Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in the U.S., and in Minnesota, about one in three blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that causes it. The good news—ticks typically need to be attached for more…
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Every day in courtrooms across our state, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders. Unless these underlying issues are addressed, many will continue to cycle through the justice system, straining law enforcement, courts, and taxpayers. Treatment courts are the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle.…
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A Fort Frances driver is facing impaired driving charges following a crash in the Rainy River District.The Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning along Highway 71.Following an investigation, police determined the driver had been operating the vehicle while impaired. Twenty-year-old Tehya Geyshick of Fort Frances has been charged…
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Aging Matters Radio Show with George and Sue Fraik George and Sue Fraik are here to discuss issues and services that particularly affect elders in our community. Aging is something that we are all doing. Guest: Kristy Wagner-Werner, Caregiver Consultant/ Dementia Support Specialist with Koochiching Again Options.
Minnesota lake groups say progress is being made in the fight against invasive species—but future funding cuts could threaten that momentum.Since 2014, the state has invested about 10 million dollars a year to help counties prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels. Officials say those efforts have worked, dropping the spread rate…
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The Rainy River Voyageurs baseball team closed out the regular season in strong fashion, sweeping a Friday doubleheader on the road against Mesabi Range.In game one, the Voyageurs knocked off the Norse 6-to-4 at Rock Ridge High School. Rainy River jumped in front early when Ben Bridges launched a three-run homer to left in the…
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The Ontario Provincial Police in Fort Frances are warning the public after a rise in overdose-related calls across the Rainy River District.Officers say they’ve been responding to more incidents involving concerning effects and unusual reactions tied to street drug use. The OPP is reminding residents that recreational drug use always carries serious risks.They’re encouraging anyone…
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