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Attorney presses state regulators over Xcel after Hopkins pole death
A Minneapolis attorney on Thursday, Sept. 17, asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to open an investigation of Xcel Energy's pole inspections after a Hopkins utility pole collapse killed 31-year-old Kenny Green on Aug. 23. FOX 9
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Twin Cities gas climbs to $4.19 as Russian refinery attacks squeeze supply
Twin Cities average gasoline price rose to $4.19 per gallon on Monday, August 24, 2026, an 18.2-cent weekly jump that tightens household budgets as refinery disruptions squeeze supply. FOX 9
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Niron Magnetics wins up to $150M federal loan
Niron Magnetics has been approved for a federal loan of up to $150 million to expand production of rare-earth-free permanent magnets at facilities in Minnesota, a move that could boost local jobs and investment. Bizjournals
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DNR weighs new review for NorthMet copper-nickel mine
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is weighing whether proposed changes to the NorthMet copper-nickel mine require a supplemental environmental impact statement, and it plans to decide on next steps in roughly one month. FOX 9
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Eagan sued over data center moratorium, hearing set
Eagan Capital sued the city over its one-year moratorium on new data centers, arguing Eagan cannot regulate electricity use; a hearing is set for Aug. 12. FOX 9