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Minnesota Study Shows Waste-to-Energy Facilities Destroy Harmful Chemicals

A new study shows that Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities, like the Perham Resource Recovery Facility (PRRF) operating in Perham, effectively destroy harmful chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals found in everyday trash. Members of the Minnesota Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) voluntarily paid for the independent study. Barr Engineering worked with Eurofins Laboratories to test three Minnesota waste-to-energy faci

Feb 31 min read

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: Everyday there are news reports about U.S. citizens being arrested without warrant and detained without access to counsel. It seems no one is immune to these threats to our rights and freedom. You could be next. Here is something to consider and think about when it comes to our rights and responsibilities to protect ourselves and others in Minnesota. Since DHS/ICE agents are neither “public officers” or “peace officers” as defined by Minnesota statutes, peop

Jan 271 min read

Minnesota is Ranked as a Top State for Children

Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a new report from SmileHub. Minnesota ranked first in support system strength, third in family and working life, and among the top five states for overall child well-being and life expectancy. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and in Minnesota, we’re making that possible,” said Governor Walz. “From investing in early learning and affordable child care to creating nation-leading

Dec 30, 20251 min read

Northern Lights Dazzled Minnesota Skies Last Week

Residents across Minnesota were treated to a spectacular aurora show this week as a significant geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky. Triggered by recent solar flares and a rare “cannibal” coronal mass ejection (CME), charged particles collided with Earth’s atmosphere and produced vibrant curtains of green, purple, and pink light visible even farther south than usual. The display reached its peak with a G4 (“severe”) geomagnetic storm watch issued by the National Oceanic

Nov 18, 20251 min read