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Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology

Minnesota News July 29, 2026

Elon Musk's company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state's first-in-the-nation law that bans "nudification" technology on websites and apps, potentially providing a test for how far states can go in constitutionally regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Musk's company sued Monday in federal court, days before the law is set to take effect Saturday and make Minnesota the first state to try to outlaw the increasingly proliferating technology that lets people use AI to to create fake nude images of real people. The law was signed in May. In the 38-page lawsuit, xAI — whose ...

Heritage, history and fun at weekend festivals

Local News July 29, 2026

Heritage, history and a whole lot of fun will be part of summer festivals in the area this weekend. The Lincoln County Fair opens today in Tyler, and will run through Sunday with events for all ages. In Hanley Falls, John Deere tractors and equipment will be in the spotlight at this weekend’s Good Old Days and Threshing Show. And in Ghent, community members will be celebrating Belgian heritage at Belgian American Days. Ghent’s community festival typically draws lots of visitors for events like the annual rolle bolle tournament. But this weekend, the city will also welcome a ...

Marshall ADM plant fined for permit violation

Local News July 29, 2026

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined the Archer Daniels Midland Company for air permit violations at its facility in Marshall. The MPCA announced this week that ADM paid a $25,000 fine, for operating a gas flare more than its permit allowed. In addition to paying ...

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'

National News July 29, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favor of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation. The Fed's rate-setting committee reached its decision after two days ...

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower

National News July 29, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices got back to jumping on Wednesday, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% after swinging sharply between gains and losses in the last hour of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,153 points, or 2.2%, and the Nasdaq composite slumped 1.7% to fall 9.8% below its record set last month. The action was more decisive in the oil market, where the price of Brent crude leaped 7.3% to settle at $88.09 per barrel after ...

Crime

News of Record July 29, 2026

MARSHALL — A hit and run incident at 9:13 p.m. Tuesday on the 1300 block of Nwakama Street is under investigation, Marshall Police said. COTTONWOOD — A 56-year-old man was cited for having a dog at large at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday on the 100 block of West Fifth Street North, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. MARSHALL — Check fraud reported at 10:47 a.m. Tuesday on the 600 block of Village Drive is under investigation, Marshall Police said. MARSHALL — Theft reported at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday on the 700 block of Fairview Street is under investigation, Marshall Police ...