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Minnesota Regulators Approve Xcel Energy’s Plan to Close Remaining Coal Power Plants
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved Xcel Energy’s proposal to shut down its last remaining coal-fired power plants by 2030.
Tesla Backs Minnesota Nickel Mine
Seeking to increase its access to nickel required for the company’s electric vehicles, Tesla has committed to buy at least 165 million pounds of nickel concentrate from the proposed Tamarack nickel project in Minnesota.
Minnesota Appeals Court Approves Enbridge Pipeline
A three judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission acted properly in approving the environmental impact statement, certificate of need, and route permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.
Biden Administration Suspends Minnesota Copper Mine’s Water Permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has suspended the discharge permit it had approved in 2019 for PolyMet’s planned NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota, under the 1972 Clean Water Act.
Some Minnesota Businesses Report Hiring Problems, Citing Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
By Scott McClallen
(The Center Square) – With more relaxed restrictions and the promise of warmer months ahead, businesses are struggling to find employees to...
Minnesota’s Economic Outlook Projects $1.6 Billion Surplus
By Scott McClallen
(The Center Square) – After a rollercoaster of budget projections, Minnesota flipped a projected $1.3 billion deficit into a $1.6 billion surplus...
Pipeline Protestors Arrested in Minnesota
Minnesota authorities arrested eight people for trespassing and interfering with work on the state approved Enbridge Energy Line 3 replacement pipeline.
Commentary: Minnesota Governor Pushing Tax Hikes That Would Harm the Gopher State Economy
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he would push for substantial tax hikes as detailed in his 2021-2022 budget proposal. Coined “Minnesota’s...
Minnesota Attorney General Sues Bar That Defied Shutdown Order
By Jesse Stiller
The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against two bars that reopened in defiance of a state mandate that required...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Regulators Grant Final Permits for Pipeline Construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted one of the last remaining permits needed for Enbridge Energy to build its long-planned Line 3 replacement oil pipeline.
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Modern Liberalism: Ideology of the Welfare State, Mixed Economy (Commentary)
Modern liberalism is the ideology of the welfare state and mixed economy in the United States, based on the idea of robbing Peter to...
Complex Affordable Housing Programs Hurt People
Complex affordable housing programs hurt people they're supposed to help, whereas deregulating markets helps them. (Commentary)
by Christian Britschgi
Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition...
Illinois Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Single-Use Plastics in Hotels
The Illinois Senate is advancing a measure to prohibit certain hotels from using single-use plastic bottles by 2026.
