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Historic wimpy winter challenges state’s small businesses and outdoor enthusiasts

Deep in the north woods, about 30 miles outside Ely, Peter McClelland runs White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 6:22 pm

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After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

From legalizing marijuana to protecting abortion access, DFLers passed loads of new laws last year. Lawmakers now have a month to get their agenda together ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 11:29 am

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Minnesota lawsuit seeks halt to tightened deer farm regulations

A group of Minnesota deer farmers is suing the state over new regulations that they allege are intended to eradicate the industry. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, December 31, 2023 4:30 pm

Health Updates

Minnesota’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in ’23 less than half those in ’22

Our end-of-year retrospective on COVID-19 activity in Minnesota reveals a fourth year where thousands of Minnesotans ended up hospitalized and hundreds died due to the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 29, 2023 5:18 pm

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The 10 biggest changes to hit Minnesota this year, from legal cannabis to abortion access

After winning narrow majorities in both chambers of the Legislature and securing control of the governor’s office, DFLers in January came to the Capitol with ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 29, 2023 5:51 am

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As panel completes work, St. Cloud store sees sales of current Minnesota state flag spike

By Kirsti Marohn and Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News Even as a commission wraps up its design of a new state flag, one store ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 28, 2023 2:59 pm

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Minnesota students struggle to access food over the holiday amid high demand at food shelves

One Twin Cities program that provides food for children while school is out on break says it can’t keep up with the demand. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:39 am

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From roadkill to research: Collect dead wildlife to help science

The Bell Museum has long maintained a collection of preserved animal species, but Sushma Reddy wants to super-size that collection. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:23 pm

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New for 2024: Minnesota law to grant more workers access to sick and safe time

Starting in January, Minnesota workers can accumulate short spurts of time off to take care of themselves or a loved one under a new state ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 6:35 am

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Judge halts Minnesota law barring donations by businesses with level of foreign investors

A federal judge on Wednesday suspended a Minnesota campaign finance law that was due to take hold in January and was aimed at discouraging election ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:15 pm

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Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 3.1 percent for November, just under a 3.2 percent rate posted the month before. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:13 pm

Health Updates

‘It’s a crisis’: MN Hospital Association desperate for help amid staffing shortages, seasonal outbreaks

Just in time for the holidays, more Minnesotans are getting sick with respiratory illnesses like COVID and RSV. According to recent information from the state ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:27 pm

Education

Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing

Flush with a huge projected state budget surplus, Gov. Tim Walz last spring signed a bill providing free breakfasts and lunches at schools across the state ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:24 pm

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Minnesota officially has a new flag

Run it up the flagpole: Minnesota will have a new flag with a shape that resembles — well, itself — along with an eight-point North ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:30 pm

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Almost done: New Minnesota flag gets its final touchups today before becoming official

In the middle of the Minnesota Capitol rotunda, a marble star punctuated by a brass-and-glass interior shines with light from below. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:42 am

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