The Northern Powerhouse: How Minnesota Became the Unlikely Epicenter of the Global Microgrid Revolution
In the suburban landscape of Bloomington, Minnesota, just northeast of the busy I-494 and Highway 100 interchange, stands a building that defies traditional architectural norms. With its red-and-blue exterior and sharp, angular lines, it resembles a…
The Great European Eclipse: Path of Totality, Regional Guides, and Scientific Preparations for August 12
On August 12, 2026, one of the most spectacular celestial events of the decade will unfold as the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun. This alignment will cast a narrow, fast-moving shadow—known as the umbra—across the Arctic, Greenland,…
Minnesota Residents Mount Bipartisan Opposition as Data Centers Emerge as Key Election Issue
PINE ISLAND, Minn. – Driving down a quiet dirt road that skirts a vast, fertile farm field, Aubree Derksen describes her struggle as a modern-day "David against Goliath." Her Goliath is Google, the global tech titan, collaborating with a…
Stabilizing the High: Eric Taubel Appointed Permanent Director of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management
ST. PAUL, MN — In a move aimed at solidifying the regulatory foundation of Minnesota’s burgeoning marijuana industry, Governor Tim Walz officially appointed Eric Taubel as the permanent executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on…
Beyond the Classroom: The Rise of Career and Technical Education in Minnesota
This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s 2026 Capitol Reporting Workshop for Minnesota youth, with financial support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. Every day, at exactly 11:30 a.m., the rhythm of Dah Htoo’s school day…
Beyond the Page: Minnesota’s High-Stakes Battle to Reform Literacy Education
This story was produced as part of ThreeSixty Journalism’s 2026 Capitol Reporting Workshop for Minnesota youth, with financial support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. For many, reading is a foundational skill taken for granted. But for…
Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Ambitious Pivot: From Capitol Hill Clout to Minnesota’s Executive Seat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a political maneuver that has sent ripples through both national and state political circles, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a formidable figure in Democratic leadership, has announced her departure from the Senate to seek the…
The 79-Day Gap: Inside the Class I Recall of 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef
On August 7, 2026, a beef importer based in Aventura, Florida, initiated a recall of 29,628 pounds of raw, boneless Argentine beef from markets and distribution channels across Florida and Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated the…
The Ink That Never Dries: How Student Newspapers Sustain the Pulse of Minnesota Campuses
By [Your Name/Journalistic Staff] In the quiet, fluorescent-lit corners of college newsrooms across Minnesota, the familiar rhythm of the printing press remains a heartbeat for campus democracy. While the global media landscape continues to fracture…
The Great Unraveling: Why Minnesota’s Healthcare Marketplace Is Facing a Crisis of Affordability
The promise of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was simple: to provide a safety net for those who fall through the cracks of the employer-sponsored insurance system. For over a decade, MNsure—Minnesota’s state-based health insurance exchange—has served as…
