When President Trump visited Iowa earlier this week, an ABC reporter asked him what he thought about the shooting of Alex Pretti. | Nikki Davidson

Did Hermantown officials rewrite their community plan to make way for a “confidential” data center deal? And who would really pay for the “$50 to $100 million” in new water and sewer pipes necessary for the project? The link to the full investigation is in the comments. Let me know what you think I need to dig into next. | Nikki Davidson

My job as a tech journalist covering AI and data centers across the country has me closely watching tonight's major Hermantown City Council vote on the proposed rezoning for a data center project near Midway Road and Highway 2. This is the site, as shot from above. Depending on what happens tonight, this plot of land could be biggest development story in Hermantown's history. | Nikki Davidson

Why I left TV News. I hope you'll join me at: https://thenorthernwatch.substack.com/ and: https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiDavidsonReports | Nikki Davidson

This morning Woodbury Police Officer Allan Olson described the terrifying moment he and his son were struck by a drunk driver and rushed to Duluth for surgery during a family vacation this summer. He's speaking out as Minnesota Department of Public Safety launches increased patrols to crackdown on drunk driving during the holiday season. | Nikki Davidson

Have you seen a tidal wave of AI-generated holiday pictures on your feed? Have you made one yourself? You might want to watch this. Let me know in the comments what you think about Minnesota's new law, and if you might try sending one of these data requests. | Nikki Davidson