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Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota campaigns, volunteers make their final play for votes as clock ticks down

Packed inside the AFL-CIO Labor Federation Building to escape the fall rain, a group of Democratic elected officials, union members and campaign volunteers didn’t let ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, November 4, 2024 4:58 am

Elections & Campaigns

Poll: A majority of Americans have participated in democracy this campaign season

New findings from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll show that a majority of Americans have engaged in at least ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 1, 2024 5:54 am

Elections & Campaigns

Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?

There’s a question tucked on Minnesota ballots this election that’s flying a bit under the radar, but has important implications for the state’s treasured outdoors. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, November 1, 2024 5:48 am

Elections & Campaigns

Key Minnesota county ordered by court to reset board that will review absentee ballots

Minnesota Republicans and the conservative Minnesota Voters Alliance scored a pre-election court victory that will require the state’s most-populous county to redo its makeup of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 31, 2024 6:27 am

News

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

The city of Minneapolis plans to start construction in George Floyd Square as soon as next summer. At a community meeting Tuesday night, staff published ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:35 am

News

100,000 rides in less than 6 months: Why riders are digging the Amtrak Borealis

Over 100,000 people have ridden on Amtrak’s new route between St. Paul and Chicago, according to Amtrak officials. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 28, 2024 5:29 am

Elections & Campaigns

Amy Klobuchar and Royce White face off in U.S. Senate debate

Democratic incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican challenger Royce White faced off in their only U.S. Senate debate Sunday morning hosted by WCCO Radio. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, October 27, 2024 7:41 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minneapolis police chief lays out $230 million budget, raises staffing concerns

Minneapolis police officials laid out plans Thursday for the department’s proposed $230 million budget next year — a 6 percent increase compared to the current ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 25, 2024 4:31 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, encouraged Minnesotans to vote early as he, his spouse and son cast their votes Wednesday morning. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:52 am

Education

Costly data demands leave some Minnesota school districts frustrated

The first data request showed up on Cathy Moen’s desk in July. It came from an anonymous email address and was signed only “good citizen.” ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 6:05 am

News

Ag leaders voice concerns over negative impacts of tariffs proposed in presidential election

Agricultural leaders from across the Midwest and beyond gathered Wednesday to say they are concerned tariffs being proposed in the presidential campaign could launch a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:25 am

Elections & Campaigns

The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page

By Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Minnesota Public Radio News In a visit to Minnesota this week, Sen. JD Vance took aim at Gov. Tim Walz’s response to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:22 am

News

Minnesota grower wins again at World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

The title of world champion pumpkin will remain in Minnesota for another year. Travis Gienger from Anoka County successfully defended his title on Monday at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 5:39 am

Elections & Campaigns

VP hopefuls make Midwest push as Vance pops in on Minnesota, Walz swings through Wisconsin

Mere minutes after Tim Walz took flight Monday on a campaign swing to Wisconsin, JD Vance touched down in Minnesota as the vice presidential candidates ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 14, 2024 7:08 pm

Education

Enrollment is up at Minnesota State colleges, a new fund helped

For the second year in a row, enrollment is up at Minnesota State colleges and universities which had previously experienced a decade-long slump, according to school ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 14, 2024 8:49 am

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