Eva Herscowitz

1 month ago | mankatofreepress.com | Walker Orenstein |Eva Herscowitz

Questions about the quantities of water needed to keep data centers cool has become another point of contention in the debate over the industry’s explosive growth in Minnesota. That water use isn’t nearly as dramatic as the electricity needed for the data centers planned in Minnesota, which could surpass the usage of every home in the state. But planning commissioners in one Twin Cities community have cited demands on water infrastructure as a reason to block a project.

1 month ago | govtech.com | Walker Orenstein |Eva Herscowitz |Chloe Johnson

That water use isn’t nearly as dramatic as the electricity needed for the data centers planned in Minnesota, which could surpass the usage of every home in the state. But planning commissioners in one Twin Cities community have cited demands on water infrastructure as a reason to block a project. At the Capitol, DFL lawmakers want data centers to publicly disclose how much water and energy they use.

2 months ago | msn.com | Eva Herscowitz |Jeff Hargarten

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2 months ago | startribune.com | Eva Herscowitz |Jeff Hargarten

These Minnesotans tried to pay late rent on storage units. A company had already sold their stuff. Public Storage facilities dot the Twin Cities metro. A flurry of renters have accused the company in lawsuits of selling family members’ ashes, TVs and medical devices ahead of schedule. Public Storage is seen in Rosemount on Thursday.

Jan 16, 2025 | startribune.com | Eva Herscowitz

Native American children across Minnesota will see a multi-million dollar investment in fitness options thanks to a donation from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The tribe announced at a Thursday news conference that it's pledging $6 million over the next three years toward projects focused on physical health for young Native people statewide.