Walker Orenstein at the Star Tribune reports: “Xcel Energy says it expects to meet Minnesota’s carbon-free law five years early by shutting down its coal plants, extending the life of two nuclear plants, and building vast amounts of new wind, solar and battery power.”

From the Associated Press via KARE 11: “Florida’s new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain ‘misled investors’ by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and hurt sales, ultimately costing shareholders.”

KARE 11’s Jennifer Hoff reports: “On Wednesday, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified the body found in a ditch in Hastings back on Feb. 2 as 74-year-old William ‘Ike’ Eickholt.”

WCCO’s Esme Murphy reports: “Minnesota farmers say they are in a valley of uncertainty amid the layoffs and cost-cutting measures of the first few weeks of President Trump’s second term.” 

The Pioneer Press’ Dené Dryden reports: “DFL lawmakers from Eagan and Rochester are teaming up with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison again for a bill that would set aside money to buy, then forgive, Minnesotans’ medical debt.”

Tommy Wiita at Bring Me the News reports: “New cameras could be installed at traffic lights as soon as August in Minneapolis, which would be used to issue citations to speeding drivers and red light-runners.”

Dustin Nelson at Bring Me the News reports: “Dolby and AMC Theatres have announced that ‘Purple Rain’ is heading back to screens for a one-night-only stint at a handful of theaters around the country on March 5. In the Twin Cities, it’ll play at AMC Rosedale and AMC Southdale.”

FOX 9’s Tim Blotz reports: “Minnesota actor, T. Mychael Rambo, is co-authoring a new children’s book about grandmothers” to celebrate Black ancestry. 

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