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Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over dismissal

The Minnesota Senate agreed Tuesday to pay the former DFL caucus chief of staff $110,000 to resolve a discrimination claim over her dismissal in February. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:26 pm

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This week, Walz heads to Owatonna for on-the-road State of State speech

By Clay Masters, Minnesota Public Radio News Gov. Tim Walz gives the State of the State address Tuesday and he won’t be doing it from ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 25, 2024 7:50 pm

Health Updates

Only 1 percent of Minnesotans ages 65 or older are up to date on COVID vaccine

Snow fell on Thursday, and so did Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination rate. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:53 pm

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Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023

Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:51 pm

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Will sprouting plants survive the snow? We asked an expert

After an early wakeup call, it’s back to bed for budding shrubs and bulbs — at least for a week or so, as two systems ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 2:50 pm

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‘Ban on book bans’ introduced in Minnesota Legislature

New legislation would prohibit banning books in public and school libraries based on content or subjective objections. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 8:39 am

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Goat contracts bird flu on Minnesota farm

A young goat on a Stevens County farm has tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, according to the Minnesota Board of Animal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:36 am

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Walz Administration looks to inject workforce growth in high-demand industries through grants

The state announced 35 grant awards on Tuesday meant to spur workforce growth for five high-demand industries. Gov. Tim Walz went on a tour of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:52 am

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There’s no place like home: Ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’ could find permanent residence in Minnesota

The bright red slippers that helped bring Dorothy home from the Land of Oz could be purchased by the Minnesota Historical Society and put on ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:49 am

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Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance services

Gov. Tim Walz introduced a $226 million rework of the state budget Monday, opting to leave most of a projected surplus untouched to avoid causing ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:50 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Walz signs compromise school resource officer bill

Gov. Tim Walz signed a compromise school resource officer bill Thursday. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 15, 2024 2:29 pm

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Ukrainian children thrive in Minnesota after losses in the Russian invasion two years ago

It’s recess at Rice Lake Elementary in Maple Grove and Artem Fedorenko,10, heads to grab his coat from his locker. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:24 am

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Minnesota lawmakers propose plan to cut red tape in clean energy permitting process

Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to streamline the clean energy permitting process in the state, a move that utility companies, clean energy groups ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:48 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota Senate advances school resource officer bill

The Minnesota Senate on Monday voted 57-9 to advance a proposal that would exempt school resource officers from a law barring school workers from using ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:19 pm

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

A lot of stars would have to align for a sports betting bill to become law this legislative session.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:40 am

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