National media are obsessed with the idea that people are moving to the city to escape the effects of climate change. "Climate-proof Duluth," though, is a brand that's hard for locals to embrace.
Remember St. Patty’s Day 2012? You know that 80-degree one. The only one ever in the Twin Cities. What also made it memorable is that the actual March 17th holiday was on a Saturday. On second thought, it’s remarkable people remember since there were probably more than a few hangovers given that combo of summer warmth and the right spot on the calendar.
Xcel Energy s plan to retire all of its coal plants in the next eight years while substantially building out its renewable energy capacity has received unanimous approval from state regulators.