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- 1Minnesota project pairs farming with solar power●Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power
A Minnesota agrivoltaics project is showing that crops and solar panels can share the same land. By mounting panels high enough for farm equipment and crops to fit beneath, the project aims to generate renewable energy while keeping farmland in production, offering a possible model for reducing land-use conflicts over the expanding solar industry.
- 2Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 32 Cases●Broccoli Sprout Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 32 Cases as Minnesota and Oregon Join the List of Affected States
A salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has now sickened 32 people, with Minnesota and Oregon newly added to the list of affected states. Health officials are investigating the source as more states report infections tied to the sprout products. Consumers are being urged to watch for symptoms and avoid potentially contaminated sprouts while the investigation continues.
- 3Enes Freedom clashes with Cheryl Reeve over transgender comments●Enes Freedom rips Cheryl Reeve for saying women's sports advocates 'don’t want transgender people to exist'
Former NBA player Enes Freedom criticized Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve after she claimed advocates for women's sports 'don't want transgender people to exist.' Freedom pushed back publicly, accusing Reeve of misrepresenting the position of those who want fairness in women's athletics. The exchange adds to the ongoing debate over transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
- 4Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement in child nutrition fraud case●Minnesota reaches $18.5 million settlement with nonprofit over child nutrition fraud claims
Minnesota has agreed to an $18.5 million settlement with a nonprofit over claims of child nutrition program fraud. The agreement resolves allegations tied to improper use of federal child meal funding in the state. The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of oversight failures in Minnesota's pandemic-era nutrition programs, which have drawn federal attention and criminal investigations.
- 5Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth opposes Iran war●GOP Gov. Candidate Lisa Demuth comes out against Iran war ‘It’s hurting Minnesotans’
Lisa Demuth, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota, has publicly come out against the war with Iran, saying it is hurting Minnesotans. Her comments position her against military escalation at a time when the conflict's economic effects, including fuel and costs, are being felt at home. The statement marks a notable stance for a Republican candidate as the party debates America's role in the conflict.
- 6Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace questionable for Buccaneers game after missing trip●Vikings LB Ivan Pace doesn’t travel with team, is questionable for Bucs game
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. did not travel with the team ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is listed as questionable. His absence would leave a gap in Minnesota's linebacker corps, and fans are waiting on the final injury report to see whether he will be cleared to play.
- 7Rangers beat Twins to keep AL West hopes alive▼MLB AL: Texas 6 Minnesota 2 (F) TEX 80-81; MIN 76-85 … https://www. mlb.com/news/rangers-win-over- twins-keeps-al-west-t
The Texas Rangers defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2, improving to 80-81 while Minnesota dropped to 76-85. The win keeps Texas's faint AL West title hopes alive as the regular season nears its end. Baseball fans are tracking the tight division race, where a late Texas surge could still alter the playoff picture.