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Government, Business, Logistics

Strike Halts All Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway

MINNEAPOLIS 鈥 A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the U.S. via the Great Lakes to the rest of the world.

October 26, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

Minnesota Moves to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts

ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 The Minnesota Senate voted March 2 to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years.

March 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Court Upholds Minnesota鈥檚 鈥楥lean Car Rule鈥 Tied to California

ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the state鈥檚 鈥淐lean Car Rule,鈥 which ties the state鈥檚 vehicle emission standards to California regulations.

January 30, 2023