Christopher Magan at the Star Tribune explains why Hennepin County residents trash bills are going up. Hint: it has to do with organics recycling.
Bring Me the News reports the Mall of America is suing to evict Sugar Factory, alleging the business owes over $2 million in unpaid rent.
KAAL reports 50 gallons of pig blood and grease leaked into Austin’s storm sewer line due to faulty equipment.
Torey Van Oot with Axios has data on the number of women who hold office in Minnesota which is higher than the national average. “Minnesota now ranks 12th in the nation for gender parity at the local level.”
KSTP’s Emily Baude reports Roseville is considering an ordinance that would require restaurants to use eco-friendly takeout containers.
Northern News Now’s Hayley Raatsi writes Kwik Trip will no longer sell bagged milk. “Kwik Trip leaders say guest preferences and purchasing patterns have indicated a substantial declining demand for bagged milk compared to milk sold in jugs.”
Walker Orenstein at the Strib reports on the rising sales of electric vehicles across the state. But, he writes, the sales still fall behind the national average.
Bring Me the News reports the BCS Access Business Systems U.S. plant will close, laying off 123 employees.
