What’s happening in Minnesota Today
Good morning, Minnesota. Happy Wednesday!
Here's the latest news from across the state to start your day. | |
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😎 Wednesday will be fairly pleasant for most of central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. There's a chance for showers in the southeast and northwest parts of the state. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s for most.
⛈️ There will be more chances for storms Thursday night and Friday night as humid air returns to the region.
🌡️ The weekend looks like it will be hot and sticky. Highs both Saturday and Sunday are set to be in the 90s for southern Minnesota combined with dew points in the 70s.
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🤖 Data centers face new regulations, some worry they fall short of protecting water, residents. The largest “hyperscale” data centers can consume millions of gallons of water a year. Groups that pushed for tougher rules don’t think the bill goes far enough to protect the state’s water supply and consumers.
🏛️ Former Minnesota ISIS member granted early release after helping terrorism investigators. A federal judge in Minneapolis cut the sentence short of a Twin Cities man who joined the Islamic State group a decade ago. Abelhamid Al-Madioum left prison Tuesday after providing help in other terrorism cases.
🔍 Childhood friend says Minnesota suspect had ‘darkness inside of him.’ As authorities piece together Boelter’s movements and motivations, people who knew him are conducting their own inventory of their interactions with the one-time pastor, wondering whether they missed any red flags.
🚓 Photos: Formal procession for Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband Mark. The Hortman family gathered at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday afternoon as remains of Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman were transported to a funeral home in Minneapolis.
🍕 Award-winning Minneapolis restaurant Young Joni to close in September. After nearly a decade of serving northeast Minneapolis, award-winning pizzeria Young Joni announced that it will be closing its doors on Sept. 14. The closure comes after a monthslong dispute with their landlord, Lander Group.
🌲 Forest Service proposes to more than double Boundary Waters fees. The Superior National Forest is proposing to raise fees for Boundary Waters trips for adults from $16 to $40. The price for youth would increase from $8 to $20 per trip. |
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| — Sam Stroozas and Anna Haecherl, MPR News |
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