Walker Orenstein

1 week ago | startribune.com | Walker Orenstein

CLEAR LAKE, MINN. - Sheep clambered out of a trailer, rushed down a ramp and spilled into a field of knee-high grass covered by rows of solar panels. Some leaped as they exited, joining the chorus of bleats and laughter from the humans watching. The animals deployed Thursday morning are Xcel Energy's and newest and perhaps most adorable workers, carrying out the important task of keeping plants away from solar panels.

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Walker Orenstein

Gov. Tim Walz has gloated publicly about Tesla’s business troubles in his political spat with Elon Musk, once even saying he got “a little boost” from the company’s falling stock price. No automaker, however, has been more important for Walz’s goal to convince Minnesotans to buy electric vehicles. Though still modest, the EV market that has emerged in Minnesota since Walz was first elected governor in 2018 is largely thanks to Musk’s company.

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Walker Orenstein

Gov. Tim Walz has gloated publicly about Tesla’s business troubles in his political spat with Elon Musk, once even saying he got “a little boost” from the company’s falling stock price. No automaker, however, has been more important for Walz’s goal to persuade Minnesotans to buy electric vehicles. Though still modest, the EV market that has emerged in Minnesota since Walz was first elected governor in 2018 is largely thanks to Musk’s company.

2 weeks ago | techxplore.com | Walker Orenstein |Sadie Harley |Robert Egan

Amazon says it has suspended plans for a massive data center in Becker, Minnesota, an announcement that comes after state lawmakers and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said they will reduce tax breaks for these projects.

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Walker Orenstein

Gov. Tim Walz has gloated publicly about Tesla's business troubles in his political spat with Elon Musk, once even saying he got "a little boost" from the company's falling stock price. No automaker, however, has been more important for Walz's goal to convince Minnesotans to buy electric vehicles. Though still modest, the EV market that has emerged in Minnesota since Walz was first elected governor in 2018 is largely thanks to Musk's company.