Minnesota News https://mn.gov/ en-us Minnesota https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ Broadway Laundromat now runs on solar power 2026-06-09T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-752903 Post Bulletin — Rochester, Minn. — Dan Zimmer's Broadway Laundromat is now solar-powered, in part due to help with a Destination Medical Center grant. Cook County EDA launches community-based advisory committee for Taconite Harbor Redevelopment Project 2025-12-01T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729181 Boreal — The Cook County/Grand Marais Joint Economic Development Authority (EDA) is launching a community planning effort to shape the future of Taconite Harbor, one of the region’s most historic and visible industrial sites. Public Facilities Authority Announces $236.4 Million in Awards 2025-12-01T06:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729157 Red Lake Nation News — The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) today announced more than $236.4 million in loans and grants to 30 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects in 18 cities throughout the state. U of M leans into startup generator to boost its standing in local economy 2025-11-24T20:23:05Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-727766 MPR News — In the past five years, only four universities have spun off 20 or more startups annually. The University of Minnesota ranks among the top four during that time frame. Governor's Council on Biofuels 2025-07-25T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729308 MN Department of Agriculture — The Governor’s Council on Biofuels was created by Executive Order 19-35, signed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on September 16, 2019. The 2025 Site Selection SUSTAINABILITY RANKINGS 2025-07-01T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729037 Site Selection — Despite high interest rates and geopolitical volatility, the transition to clean energy continues. DEED Awards $5.21 Million to Six Communities Transitioning from Fossil Fuels 2024-09-18T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729198 Red Lake Nation News — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced $5.21 million in grants to help drive economic development and community sustainability in six eligible Minnesota communities with power plants that are scheduled to close or have recently closed. State, federal funding fuels expansion of Minnesota microgrid research center 2023-09-16T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729193 Canary Media — The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Microgrid Research recently won a $7.5 million state legislative appropriation and $11 million in federal defense bill earmarks to help it expand. Launch Minnesota Supports Pathways to Business Success Through Regional Startup Competitions 2023-06-02T05:00:00Z https://mn.gov/deed/dobusiness/key-industries/clean-tech-renewable-energy/news.jsp?id=1045-729189 DEED Developments — Launch Minnesota, a program of the Small Business Development Office at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), collaborated with regional partners across the state to ensure every region had a pitch competition connected to MN Cup, the state's largest startup competition.