Data Center Backlash: Elk River residents packed a city council meeting, and the council rejected a zoning change that would have allowed a proposed data center, with officials likely to deny the conditional use permit; Hermantown also moved forward on reimbursement agreements tied to a Google data center, while North Mankato is weighing a one-year pause to study zoning, water and energy impacts. Egg Price Collusion: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announced a multi-state settlement tied to DOJ claims that major egg producers coordinated to inflate prices, with court approval potentially sending 53 million eggs and $3.3 million to food banks and nonprofits, including 2 million eggs for Minnesota. Medicare Drug Plan Fallout: A KFF Health News report highlights how some Medicare beneficiaries on “zero-premium” drug plans can lose coverage mid-year if premiums rise and they miss payments—leaving people without prescriptions until the next enrollment window. Local Budgets & Growth Pressure: Mankato council members aired budget wish lists as staff warned that late additions can mean higher taxes or cuts elsewhere. Healthcare Access & Costs: Minnesota’s uninsured rate hit a decade high as healthcare costs surge, adding pressure on households and safety-net providers. Workplace & Legal Risk: A class-action lawsuit alleges Hy-Vee failed to pay overtime to department managers, setting up another labor fight for a major regional employer. Business Leadership: Daikin Applied named Yu Nishiwaki CEO, signaling continued growth focus across commercial HVAC, healthcare, schools, manufacturing and data centers.