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Health Updates

As Walz signs $30 million for rural EMS, providers worry it will not be enough money

Gov. Tim Walz traveled Thursday to the rural town of Hoyt Lakes to sign a bill that will send $30 million to rural emergency medical ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 23, 2024 3:49 pm

News

Lawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projects

An effort to make it easier for clean energy projects to get needed state approval was part of a flurry of bills passed in the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 23, 2024 6:20 am

News

Minnesota lawmakers pass reforms to property forfeiture law

When the legislative session ended in chaos late Sunday night, some high-profile bills were left on the table, including a bonding bill and the equal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:58 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

BCA’s new unit focuses on statewide resources for curbing violent crimes

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has a new unit aiming to reduce violent crime across the state.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:56 am

News

In chaotic close, Minnesota lawmakers fail to pass projects bill, equal rights amendment

The Minnesota Legislature stumbled toward a tumultuous end late Sunday night in a chorus of shouting and snap votes in a final day sure to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, May 19, 2024 5:26 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Trump’s return to Minnesota has attention of both parties

A Republican Party fundraising dinner offers former President Donald Trump a ready-made opportunity to put Minnesota back into his sights after two prior defeats as ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 17, 2024 6:10 am

News

Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

Democrats who hold all three levers of power at the Minnesota Capitol said Thursday that they would shut down long speeches that have impaired their ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 16, 2024 5:05 pm

Education

Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy

Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday backed an education policy bill that prohibits book bans, requires schools to implement cell phone policies and adjusts requirements on literacy ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00 am

Education

College leaders beg Minnesotans to submit FAFSA to get financial aid for school

State officials are teaming up with college access advocates and school leaders to address low FAFSA completion rates following months of technical challenges with the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:48 pm

Lynx/WNBA

Minnesota Lynx ticket sales spike for upcoming season thanks to Caitlin Clark effect

Ticket sales for the upcoming season are up 50 percent for the Minnesota Lynx this year as women’s basketball reaches new heights in viewership and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:08 pm

News

UnitedHealthcare faces state penalty for uneven mental health care coverage

UnitedHealthcare is facing penalties for allegedly violating mental health parity laws. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:07 pm

News

Northern lights solar storm interrupted tractor GPS system, halting planting for Minnesota farmers

Minnesotans were out in force to see the northern lights this weekend. But at the same time, several farmers were sitting frustrated in their fields ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 13, 2024 4:43 pm

News

Legislature prepares to go down to the wire as Minnesota session wraps up

Minnesota lawmakers are primed to extract every last minute of their allowed time at the Capitol as they strive to end the election-year session with ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 13, 2024 6:12 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Feeding Our Future witness says he helped set up fake meal sites during the pandemic

A former Feeding Our Future employee said in a federal courtroom in Minneapolis that he conspired with others at the Twin Cities nonprofit to steal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:33 am

Elections & Campaigns

Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential run

Former President Donald Trump will return to Minnesota next week as he tries to add the state to his electoral calculations despite two prior defeats. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 6, 2024 8:46 pm

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