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Cybersecurity & Energy: Iran-linked hackers shut down a small UK power plant for four days, prompting new guidance to businesses and raising fears after concurrent U.S. water-system attacks. Public Health & Food Safety: Everything Sprouts LLC recalled certain alfalfa sprouts tied to an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak that sickened 55 people across 15 states. Local Infrastructure: MnDOT warned Rochester drivers of right-lane bridge closures starting Monday for repairs on the 16th St. SW bridge and the Hwy. 14 bridge over Bear Creek, with work expected to finish by Wednesday, Aug. 27. Sports Business & Ownership: Marc Lore sold his controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Stad, reshaping the team’s ownership structure. Local Policy & Regulation: Grand Rapids debated whether a municipally owned cannabis dispensary should operate in a prime commercial area, with economic development and competition concerns front and center. Transportation Safety: Itasca County moved to address rising e-bike complaints and crash rates along S. Hwy. 169, clarifying Minnesota rules for electric bikes and scooters.

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Aug. 21, 2026

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Minnesota school facing $7K price spike for mascot costume over proposed tariffs on Canadian imports

WKBT - Wisconsin |

Owner: Elizabeth Murphy Burns & John Murphy info about owner

WKBT - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Elizabeth Murphy Burns & John Murphy through Morgan Murphy Media
Year Founded	1954
Website	www.news8000.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

The Business Next Door: The Rise, the transition, and fall of the Holland Furnace Company

Ottawa News Network - Michigan |

Owner: Sarah Leach info about owner

Ottawa News Network - Michigan

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Owned By	Sarah Leach
Year Founded	2024
Website	https://www.ottawanewsnetwork.org/
Domain Registration Year	2024
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Grand Haven
Owner Country	United States

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Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 23, 2026

WSGW - Michigan |

Owner: Jeff Warshaw & Michael O. Driscoll info about owner

WSGW - Michigan

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Owned By	Jeff Warshaw & Michael O. Driscoll through Connoisseur Media LLC
Year Founded	1950
Website	www.wsgw.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Saginaw
Owner Country	United States

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U.S. politicians condemn Trump’s 'chaotic' trade war against Canada

Huron Expositor |

Owner: Anthony Melchiorre info about owner

Seaforth Huron Expositor

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Owned By	Anthony Melchiorre through Chatham Asset Management. & Postmedia Network Canada Corp.
Year Founded	1860
Website	www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Seaforth
Owner Country	United States

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Canada retaliates as trade war rages

Kuwait Times |

Owner: Al-Alyan Family info about owner

Kuwait Times

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Owned By	Al-Alyan Family
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://www.kuwaittimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kuwait, Kuwait City
Owner Country	Kuwait

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Official 2026 Minnesota State Fair Daily Guide To Themes, Concerts, Discount Days

Kat Kountry 105 - Minnesota |

Owner: Townsquare Media info about owner

Kat Kountry 105 - Minnesota

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Owned By	Townsquare Media (Steven Price, Chairman & Founder)
Year Founded	1966
Website	www.krfofm.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Faribault
Owner Country	United States

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Byron one of 93 cities tied for 55th in Minnesota with 1 scam report in July 2026

SE Minnesota News |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

SE Minnesota News

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://seminnesotanews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota,
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

THE WASHINGTON POST: US-Canada breakdown shows limits of Trump’s aggressive trade strategy

The Nightly |

Owner: Southern Cross Media Group info about owner

The Nightly

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Owned By	Southern Cross Media Group (SGH Ltd Main Shareholder 20%)
Year Founded	2024
Website	thenightly.com.au
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Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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