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Wildfire & Air Quality: Minnesota is heading into another windy, dry stretch with “critical fire weather” concerns Friday, and the MPCA is warning to expect another smoky summer across the Great Lakes. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: A new PFAS-focused report is raising alarms about contamination near AI data center expansion and herbicide facilities—adding fuel to the debate over how fast tech growth should move. River Habitat Work: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $5.5 million contract for Lower Pool 10 restoration in the Upper Mississippi River, targeting island creation and shoreline protection. Policy Watch: The U.S. House passed year-round E15 sales, a win for Minnesota ethanol producers. Local Health & Community: Sanford and North Memorial Health signed a deal to merge and invest $600 million in Robbinsdale/Maple Grove hospitals. Weather & Nature Notes: Northern lights chances remain on the map for parts of northern Minnesota, while dust and wind have already been rough on the region’s air and farms.

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Minnesota ranks #30 for youth mental health. Here's what parents need to know.

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Blowing dust triggers air quality alert for parts of Minnesota until Friday night

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May. 14, 2026

More than 99% of Minnesota’s public water systems met all federal drinking water standards in 2025

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