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Last update: 10 hours agoPFAS Pressure on the Rise: A new report flags possible PFAS “forever chemical” contamination tied to expanding AI data centers and herbicide manufacturing, with state and federal agencies looking into groundwater and soil impacts. Local Water Protection: Minnesota’s backyard chemical guidance is getting a spotlight—fertilizer and other products can wash into lakes and streams if used at the wrong time or place, so soil tests and spot-treating are the big takeaways. Owatonna’s EAW Fight: Owatonna is pushing back over whether it gave enough info for an environmental review tied to a proposed public safety facility on a historic campus. Climate Science in Minnesota: A Nature-published study highlights how long-term ecosystem records can help predict how well habitats resist and recover from extreme drought—useful as summers keep shifting. Wildfire Tech: Xcel Energy is rolling out AI-driven wildfire detection cameras in Wisconsin to speed up alerts near power lines. Aurora Watch: NOAA says northern lights could be visible across up to nine states Thursday night. Health Care Deal: Sanford and North Memorial are set to merge, with a planned $600M investment in Robbinsdale/Maple Grove hospitals.
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