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Hermantown data center vote: Council moves project forward

As the sun set over Hermantown, the council chambers buzzed with anticipation. Residents packed the room, some clutching signs, others whispering anxiously. The air was thick with tension as city leaders prepared to vote on a controversial data center proposal that had sparked months of heated...

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Families gather groceries at a food shelf in Maplewood, Minnesota.

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More Minnesotans turn to food shelves as rising costs strain household budgets

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp Saturday evening, families in Maplewood were seen bustling about, some joyfully preparing for Halloween while others were focused on a more pressing concern: gathering essential groceries. Among them was Kim, who, like many others, stood in line at...

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A Google data center in construction with a clear blue sky.

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Hermantown City Council greenlights Google data center project

On a brisk Friday morning, the Hermantown City Council convened, the air thick with anticipation and concern. Residents filled the room, some clutching signs advocating for environmental protection, while others quietly voiced their support for an ambitious new project. As the council members took...

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Rocori Schools ask voters to vote yes Tuesday to support technology upgrades

As the sun rises over Cold Spring, Minnesota, the community buzzes with anticipation. Voters are preparing for a pivotal decision that could shape the future of Rocori Schools. On Tuesday, residents will cast their ballots in support of a capital projects levy renewal aimed at enhancing technology...

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Spot AI scams online

As the leaves turn and Halloween approaches, the online world is buzzing with creativity and, unfortunately, deception. Anna Brennan, Miss Minnesota and a former intern at KSTP, recently shared her insights on how to spot scams in an age of AI-generated content. In a world where misinformation can...

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Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near

The NCAA was denied emergency relief by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Friday, leaving eligible a host of college athletes as the basketball season is about to begin until a panel of three judges can consider the governing body s request for relief. The 30 athletes involved, including Missouri...

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Let’s Freak Out About Kids and Technology in This Week’s Open Thread

As we do every Friday, we're turning Racket over to you, the readers.

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Protestors request temporary restraining order for Hermantown data center

Stop the Hermantown Data Center, LLC filed the motion Thursday, requesting the court block any permits or construction work.

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Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

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Medtronic’s Diabetes Split-Off Drew a Crowd. Now MiniMed Has to Deliver.

When Fridley-based Medtronic announced earlier this year it would split-off MiniMed, its diabetes business, investors expressed interest in exchanging their shares. On Oct. 15, Medtronic reported it had a 5.4x oversubscription for its exchange offer for MiniMed. While all shareholders with 100...

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Watchdog secures settlement with Pine Island over Google data center concerns

Local News Watchdog secures settlement with Pine Island over Google data center concerns By Frankie McLister Frankie McLister Reporter Frankie McLister, originally from Middletown, Maryland, holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism....

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Dump truck kills woman crossing Cleveland Avenue in St. Paul

Dump truck kills woman crossing Cleveland Avenue in St. Paul Sabrina Salguero Del Cid KSTP A woman died Thursday after a dump truck hit her while she was crossing a busy intersection in St. Paul.St. Paul police said officers responded to a pedestrian crash near Ford Parkway and Cleveland Avenue...

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DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers

DoorDash to by Instacart for $17 billion DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling orders for Instacart. Grocers can...

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