Immigration visits to Minnesota’s Karen community dials up fear as TPS expires next month
Conditions in Myanmar remain unstable and dangerous, but the Trump administration wants to end a TPS program that covers about 1,200 Minnesotans who immigrated from the Asian country.
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MPCA starts long permit revocation process for troubled St. Paul foundry
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says that Northern Iron has repeatedly refused to be regulated and flouted the state with late and incomplete permit applications. Now the agency is officially moving forward with an attempt to revoke its permit.
Minneapolis City Council considers raising power bill fees to fund eco-friendly improvements
The city aimed to allocate $10 million from utility fees for climate spending in 2023, but fell short. Now, the council is considering raising fees to help home and property owners pay for improvements that will lower greenhouse gas emissions.
St. Paul residents hope for improvements as legal battle over metal foundry continues
Northern Iron, a metal foundry on St. Paul’s East Side, continues its sprawling legal battle with the state over concerns about excessive pollution and regulatory compliance. Residents say they want clean air.
How easy is it to be car free in the Twin Cities? A new campaign urges more people to try.
Metro Transit is expanding service and opening new routes. Some transit advocates say now is a great time to try to make more trips without a car, a move that helps the environment.
BUSINESS & WORK
Sip of Silk brings coffee, community and commitment to University of Minnesota location
The new café was born when owners decided to create a third space especially welcoming to Palestinian and Salvadoran customers.
Barriers for minority-owned cannabis businesses illustrate challenges in Minnesota’s equity program
As Minnesota grants more cannabis licenses, small-scale Black and brown entrepreneurs say the state is not creating an equitable system for legal marijuana sales.
‘Labor of love’: Hmong couple turns flower, vegetable farm into a refuge for visitors
Yia Lee and Chong Ge Vang opened Rainbow Garden Farm in Harris, Minnesota, to the public after the pandemic to offer a peaceful escape for citydwellers.
As sneaker hype fades, Twin Cities resellers pivot to other collectibles
While occasional pairs still sell for eye-popping sums, resellers say fewer customers are willing to pay a premium for limited-release athletic shoes.
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