Minnesota cities, including North Mankato, are striking confidential deals with data center developers—leaving residents with more questions than answers. This opinion piece calls for greater transparency, urging local officials to inform communities about large-scale projects that could shape their future.

A key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to release Justice Department records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move could shed new light on how the DOJ handled this high-profile case and what details remain undisclosed.