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Welcome, Twin Cities newbies! Here’s everything we forgot to tell you about Minnesota, from why we refuse to eat the last bite to why we don’t dance at concerts. Plus, we’ll hear some heartwarming stories from real-life transplants. Also, if you don’t know what the heck a data center is and why there’s so much controversy, join the club. Professors Elise Harrington and James Coleman from the University of Minnesota will share what you need to know if a tech company comes a’knockin’ to town.
Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:
- We’re So Glad You Moved to Minnesota, Here’s What We Forgot to Tell You (City Cast Twin Cities)
- MN residents opposed to data centers take their fight to legislators (MinnPost)
- 'It's David vs. Goliath': Inside the Fight to Kill Google's Secrecy-Shrouded Hermantown Data Center (Racket)
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