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Minnesota child care finances stabilize, but the business remains in flux

A new statewide survey shows fewer child care operators struggled financially last year in Minnesota, but changes in the child care business model and steeply ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 22, 2024 6:03 am

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In latest Minnesota stop for Biden campaign, first lady urges allies to ‘meet this moment’

First Lady Jill Biden kept the campaign focus Friday on reproductive issues and highlighted the Democratic president’s plans on education as she made a pair ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, April 21, 2024 6:33 pm

Elections & Campaigns

‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval

The Minnesota Senate approved an elections policy bill Thursday that would guarantee voters the right to sue if they face vote suppression or vote dilution. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 19, 2024 6:44 am

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Minnesota House approves bill that attempts to speed up legal cannabis marketplace roll out

The Minnesota House voted Thursday to speed up the process for getting cannabis dispensaries lined up by giving them a route to pre-approval of operating ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 19, 2024 6:41 am

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First lady Jill Biden to visit Minnesota on Friday

First lady Jill Biden will make a brief visit to Minnesota on Friday evening. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:50 am

Education

Student mental health needs, ‘unsustainable’ jobs overwhelm Minnesota school principals

It can be hard to predict what St. Paul Central High School principal Cherise Ayers will encounter when she walks through the doors each day. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:54 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Gov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz said he’s fully in support of proposed legislation that aims to curb copper wire theft. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:53 am

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Push for more Minnesota child care funding falls short as legislative session winds down

DFLers seeking a $500 million spending deal to help limit child care costs to no more than 7 percent of family income conceded that won’t happen ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:47 am

Elections & Campaigns

Republicans criticize, state DFL disavows candidate in Minnesota House race with criminal past

The Minnesota DFL on Monday disavowed a local party chapter’s endorsement of a Minnesota House candidate convicted of second-degree felony assault as Republicans criticized the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 15, 2024 3:31 pm

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Welcome to the ‘season of disappointments’ — where bills make it (or don’t) at Minnesota Capitol

Minnesota lawmakers will near a key deadline this week before the final sprint of the legislative session. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 15, 2024 6:29 am

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2024 has been a deadly year so far on Minnesota roads

2024 has been a deadly year so far on Minnesota roads. More than 80 people have died in crashes. Between Jan. 1 and April 10, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 15, 2024 6:28 am

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Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down

There are about five weeks left in this legislative session and lawmakers are still working on a bonding bill — a package of public infrastructure ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 12, 2024 6:19 am

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Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids

As Minnesota kids report mounting mental health side effects stemming from social media, lawmakers are looking to address what they view as the root cause: ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:36 pm

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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits

The Minnesota Department of Health says 17 communities, a veterans’ home and four mobile home parks have levels of so-called “forever chemicals” higher than new ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:33 pm

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House OKs Minnesota elections bill addressing voter lawsuits, deep fake penalties

The Minnesota House approved an election policy bill Monday that would grant voters the ability to sue over potentially discriminatory practices, creating a state response ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:14 am

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