The No. 1 Seeded Lynx Lost Another WNBA Playoff Heartbreaker. No One Has a Good Answer Why. Lynx star Napheesa Collier and coach Cheryl Reeve solemnly reflected on yet another lost season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 30
Trump Unveils $15B Iowa Steel Mill Project Ahead of Competitive Midterms Trump unveiled a $15 billion Iowa steel mill by Mesabi Metallics. See what's confirmed on jobs, financing and tariffs—and what's still unsettled. Latin Times · Sep 29
'Is He Resigning?': Predictions Pour in Before Trump Reveals $15BN Iowa Steel Plant Announcement Donald Trump unveiled a $15 billion Iowa steel plant after a vague White House announcement triggered resignation jokes and wild predictions online. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
From India to Iowa: Ruias return to steel with an ambitious $18 billion US bet Ruias are planning a new steel venture in Iowa. This project involves a $15 billion steel plant, aiming to produce 10 million tonnes annually. Financing has already been secured for the Minnesota iron-ore mine, which is integral to the operation. The plant is expected to create around 1,750 permanent jobs… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Minnesota picks 57-acre Lakeville site for $1 billion horticulture Expo 2031 Minnesota has selected Lakeville as the planned host city for Expo 2031, a horticulture-focused international exhibition expected to attract millions of visitors. Organisers have secured a purchase agreement for 57 acres, while more land is expected to be assembled for the six-month event. Plans include pavilions, gardens, an amphitheatre and… The Times of India · Sep 29
Trump Touts $15 Billion 'Largest in History' US Steel Plant Then Appears To Doze as Its Chairman Speaks Trump announced a $15 billion Iowa steel plant as the largest in US history, then appeared to nod off as its Indian owner spoke. The jobs will not arrive until 2030. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Essar to invest $18 billion in US, build America's largest steel plant in Iowa Essar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest USD 18 billion for a steel plant in Iowa. The facility aims to produce 10 million tonnes of steel annually and will utilize iron ore from Minnesota. It is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent employment opportunities.… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Minnesota couple expands 20 acres into 655-acre Montana conservation haven When Doug and Carolyn Kohrs first visited Montana’s Flathead Valley from their home in Minnesota, they were drawn to the landscape along the Stillwater River. In 2005, they bought 20 acres beside the river, already believing that the land should remain protected. Over the next 17 years, the couple gradually… The Times of India · Sep 28
Trump to Unveil $15 Billion Steel Plant: The Iowa Project Would Be Largest of Its Kind in U.S. History The planned facility will be built by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by India's Essar Group. International Business Times · Sep 28
Trump's $15 Billion Steel Shock: Massive Iowa Plant Will Produce 10 Million Tons a Year and Create 1,750 Permanent Jobs Donald Trump is set to unveil a $15bn Iowa steel project expected to produce up to 10 million tonnes annually, create 1,750 permanent jobs and begin production in 2030. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
ICE's Weekend 'Worst First' Mix-Up on Arrests: No Safe Harbor for Mixed-Status Families ICE reversed a reported pause on arrests of immigrants without criminal records. Here is what it means for mixed-status families and what to do now. Latin Times · Sep 28
After Daunte Wright’s death, GoFundMe raised $1.04M; a year later, mother sued over son’s funds In a significant legal move, Chyna Whitaker has filed a lawsuit concerning a GoFundMe campaign that generated more than $1 million intended for the family of Daunte Wright after his tragic shooting. She asserts her right to claim around $519,495, which she alleges was promised to her for their child. The Times of India · Sep 26
Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 32 Cases as Minnesota and Oregon Join the List of Affected States Salmonella tied to Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts has sickened 32 people in 6 states. See the new states, lab results, and who should call a doctor. Medical Daily · Sep 26
Minnesota Teen Cannabis Use Keeps Falling After Legalization, but Some Student Groups Still Report About Triple the Rate Minnesota teen cannabis use keeps falling after 2023 legalization, but some groups report triple the rate. What parents should watch. Medical Daily · Sep 26
The Times of India · Sep 25 A Minnesota family farm was sold after receiving approval to be turned into a 262-home community Heavy machinery has begun grading the former Vierling family farm in Minnesota for a new housing development. The Prior Lake City Council recently approved the plans for the 262-home neighborhood named Vierling Ridge. Pulte Homes aims to complete the main infrastructure by autumn, allowing construction to begin in winter. Various…
The Economic Times · Sep 25 12-year-old Minnesota girl inspired by Anne Frank wins $10,000 after giving out 100,000 ‘I Stand With Anne, Put a Stop to Hate’ bracelets At just 12 years old, Natalie Flaherty from Minnesota has made headlines by winning the prestigious Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes in 2023. She is celebrated for her remarkable initiative of distributing over 100,000 anti-hate bracelets that advocate Holocaust remembrance. Her impactful campaign, 'I Stand with Anne, Put a…
The Times of India · Sep 25 Supreme Court Ruling: justices bar surplus seizures on tax-foreclosed homes; Minnesota laws revised In a landmark case, 94-year-old Geraldine Tyler lost her Minneapolis condo over unpaid property taxes. Hennepin County sold the property for $40,000 but refused to return the surplus funds to Tyler. Challenging this, she argued before the Supreme Court that retaining surplus violated the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause. The Court’s…
The Times of India · Sep 25 Minnesota girl sends 100,000 Anne Frank-inspired bracelets across the world; earns $10,000 Young Hero Prize At just 12 years old, Minnesota's Natalie Flaherty launched the 'I Stand With Anne' campaign, aimed at fighting hate in all its forms. She crafted more than 100,000 bracelets featuring her powerful message, spreading awareness across the globe. Through successful partnerships with organizations dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Flaherty earned the…
The Times of India · Sep 24 Minnesota girl, 12, wins $10Kprize for her global anti-hate campaign Natalie Flaherty, a 12-year-old from Minnesota, received the Gloria Barron Prize for her initiative against hate. She started her campaign, 'I Stand with Anne', by distributing bracelets that promote kindness. Flaherty's project evolved into a nationwide movement, reaching all 50 states and beyond. She plans to use her prize money…
The Times of India · Sep 24 Wilderness Year In Boundary Waters: Guides stay 366 days to protest mining; online campaign lifts protection fight During their transformative year-long adventure in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, Dave and Amy Freeman set out to raise awareness against mining. Covering over 2,000 miles of rugged landscapes, they lived off the land while inspiring local students to participate in environmental advocacy via satellite. Their campaign concluded with a warm reception…
We Got This Covered · Sep 22 Minnesota man arrested after 8 years of public assistance, with an asset report exposing his $77,000 account and $263,949 in benefits He will be placed under supervised probation.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power Winifred Sylvah is thriving with her cucumber harvest at a solar farm in Big Lake, Minnesota
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Nick Shirley Applies for Job at Elon Musk's X, Saying It Is 'Nearly Too Dangerous' for Him To Film Nick Shirley says filming is 'nearly too dangerous' as he puts himself forward for an X role after repeatedly claiming he faced threats and doxxing.
Medical Daily · Sep 21 Rabies Shots Recommended for Nine People, Including Two Children, After Minnesota Cow Was Treated Bare-Handed Before Diagnosis A rabid heifer in Brown County, Minnesota, led officials to advise rabies shots for 9 people. Why gloves and eye protection matter when handling sick cattle.
Medical Daily · Sep 20 Three More Minnesota Poultry Flocks Test Positive for H5N1 as Fall Waterfowl Migration Brings Virus South Minnesota confirms H5N1 at three more poultry operations as wild waterfowl detections rise. Who faces real risk this fall, and what to do.