Falling installation costs and federal stimulus grants are spurring homeowners, businesses and schools to install solar systems.
There will be 17 conditions that qualify people to obtain medical marijuana in Minnesota.
The next gubernatorial election in Minnesota is Nov. 8, 2022.
The death toll has surpassed 3,600 in Minnesota.
Executive chef Justin Sutherland cited inaction by state and federal leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aaron Imholte is now broadcasting the show from Twitch.
The public can comment on the implementation of the nonbinary gender options until Dec. 13.
The bodies were found in St. Louis County after the pair failed to show for work.
"Higher general fund revenues and lower expected spending result in a projected surplus," MMB said.
Two victims sustained non-life threatening injuries during the Monday evening incident.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Kelvin Francisco Rodriguez, who spent five days in the ICU after being arrested.
Med City Beat broke the story, prompting the superintendent to apologize.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
A new $500 million bonding bill now signed into law includes an option for public buildings to take advantage of solar energy. Advocates say it will help state schools, hospitals, police stations, and other public buildings to install solar energy this year and into the future.
Solar panel maker TenKsolar is preparing to construct a $10 million solar power system for a Massachusetts municipal utility west of Boston in what will be the largest project ever for the Bloomington company, the Star Tribune reports.
Minnesota-based U.S. Bancorp, parent company of U.S. Bank, and California-based SolarCity announced Wednesday their sixth and largest renewable energy tax equity fund since the two companies partnered three years ago. It will finance up to $250 million in residential solar power and commercial solar power projects for homeowners, businesses, schools, and government buildings.
The Swedish retail chain has finished installing the solar panels on top of its Bloomington store, the Star Tribune reports. Ikea says the array of 4,300 solar panels will produce roughly 1.2 million kilowatt hours worth of electricity a year, the equivalent of powering more than 100 homes yearly.
3M is expanding its sustainable energy footprint with its new photovoltaic film manufacturing plant in Missouri. The Maplewood-based conglomerate says the film cuts manufacturing time and replaces the need for the heavy glass used in rooftop solar modules. The Star Tribune also reports the project will lower costs for U.S.-based makers of solar panels.
Governor Mark Dayton will join a crowd of Minnesotans for a Capitol rally on World Autism Day. The event will also offer parents of autistic children resources on therapy, insurance, housing, and employment. Federal officials now say one child in 88 has an autism-related illness.
Many solar installers offer cheap or free assessments to potential customers, but they have an incentive to recommend their products. Now you can have an independent assessor evaluate your property's potential for solar energy. Advocates say it will help customers get unbiased info while guarding the industry's reputation from a few bad sellers.
With cash going fast, Xcel Energy is reviewing a rebate program that gives residential and commercial customers money back when they install solar power. Xcel is working now to gauge interest, study the changing economics of the solar market and get the pricing right. A smaller rebate could fund more installations but might deter many customers.
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