The top ten stories for the week:
- for news, commentary and more;
- on energy, environment and natural resources;
- from around the state, country and world.
Energy & Public Utilities
Choose Energy => Electricity Rates by State
Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwestern Office => Annual Fall MRMTC Meeting in Minneapolis, MN on 29 & 30 September 2026
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) => Commission launches investigation into utility affordability
Environment & Natural Resources
Better In Our Back Yard => The second annual Mining and Energy Expo, September 29 – October 2, 2026 , Radisson Blu Mall of America
Master Resource => New York Times Publishes a Balanced Climate/Energy Article
The Prospector => Australian Mine Operators and Innovators Seize Global Opportunities as Major International Mining Event Heads to Sydney
Technology & Data Centers
Inside NOVA => Report finds no ‘data center effect’ on national housing market despite local fluctuation
Mind Matters => Prize-Winning French Author Accused of Using AI; Furor Erupts
Wisconsin Data Center Coalition (WIDCC) => Mount Pleasant Delivers Tax Relief After Microsoft Forgoes Data Center Incentives
Other & Fun Stuff
Thinking Minnesota => Poll: Minnesotans believe the state is on the wrong track
